Molly Russell’s father calls for action as inquest opens into her death

Ian Russell said everyone touched by his daughter's story should know there is always help and hope'

The father of Molly Russell has called for action to prevent such a young life being wasted again" as the inquest into her death nearly five years ago opened.

Molly, 14, from Harrow, north-west London, killed herself on November 2017 and had viewed online content linked to anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicide before ending her life.

In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at www.befrienders.org.