Judge orders girl 'critically unwell' girl with anorexia can be detained in hospital

The 16-year-old girl was only 11 years old when first diagnosed with anorexia. There were also behavioural issues including the girl is refusing bed rest and is "microexercising".

A 16-year-old girl who was only 11 years old when first diagnosed with anorexia is now "critically unwell" and in an "emergency situation" in hospital, the High Court has heard.

High Court president Mr Justice Peter Kelly made orders for the girl's detention and treatment in hospital after hearing doctors believe she lacks capacity to understand how seriously ill she is.