Live updates as High Court rules Indi Gregory's critical care at QMC should be withdrawn

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Indi Gregory's ongoing treatment has been described as 'futile'

as "futile" and granted permission for doctors to withdraw critical care. Seven-month old Indi Gregory has been the subject of a High Court battle in which her parents opposed an application by theMedical evidence presented across several hearings described Indi's condition as "deteriorating", with the baby suffering from an incredibly rare mitochondrial disease.

Mr Justice Peel said in a written judgement published on Friday : "With a heavy heart, I have come to the conclusion that the burdens of invasive treatment outweigh the benefits.

Mr Justice Peel's judgement added: "I am quite sure that the trust will, as they say, do everything they can to care for Indi Gregory with compassion, providing her with treatment to alleviate pain, and making her as comfortable as possible. That can take place at home or at a hospice, as the parents may elect." We will bring you more on this story in our blog below.One shopper said he had 'never seen it this bad'In the UK John once had to do a 19.5-hour shift.

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