Coroner warns Molly Russell inquest as ‘distressing’ videos played
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A coroner issued the “greatest of warning” to an inquest into the death of schoolgirl Molly Russell, as the court was shown videos of “the most distressing nature” the teenager had liked or saved on social media. The coroner added: “But Molly had no such choice, so we would in effect be editing the footage for adult viewing when it was available in an unedited form for a child.” If you are likely to be affected by any such videos, please do not stay to view them Coroner Andrew Walker Molly, from Harrow, north-west London, ended her life in November 2017, prompting her family to campaign for better internet safety. Describing video footage the court was about to see, viewed by Molly on social media, the coroner said on Friday: “It’s of the most distressing nature and it’s almost impossible to watch. “If you are likely to be affected by any such videos, please do not stay to view them.” Turning to the schoolgirl’s family, the coroner said: “There’s no need for any of you to stay.