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Alfie Evans: parents' legal battle to keep son on life support

The parents of a seriously ill little boy from Liverpool are fighting a court ruling allowing medics to withdraw his life support.

23-month-old Alfie Evans has constant seizures. His parents want to take him to Rome for treatment - but doctors say it's not in his best interests.

His parents, Tom Evans and Kate James, have lost legal cases over their son in the High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and European Court of Human Rights.

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Vigil for Alfie Evans to 'brighten up the world' on what would have been his second birthday

Alfie Evans life support was withdrawn after doctors said further treatment was futile Credit: Family picture

Supporters of Alfie Evans have organised a vigil to “brighten up the world” on what would have been his second birthday.

Family and friends along with members of ‘Alfie’s Army’ plan to light a candle to remember the 23 month old who was at the centre of a legal battle over his life support.

The vigil will be held in Springfield Park, next to Alder Hey Children's Hospital where Alfie died.

Alfie had suffered from an undiagnosed brain condition. His parents had wanted to take him abroad to Italy for further treatment - but doctors said further treatment was futile and his life support was withdrawn last month.

Supporters comforted outside Alder Hey after Alfie's death was announced Credit: PA
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