‘Horrific’ messages found on late teen’s phone

A mother who suspects her teenage son’s death by suicide is linked to cyberbullying told the coroner that she has found “horrific” and “threatening” messages on his phone.

Elaine Hughes, mother of Darren Hughes-Gibson, 17, from New Haven Bay in Balbriggan, Co Dublin, said yesterday that she believes her son would still be alive today were it not for the messages.

Dublin Coroner’s Court heard that a number of people have been interviewed following the discovery of the messages, and gardaí are considering further action.