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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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Alfie Evans' funeral to take place in Liverpool

Alfie Evans Credit: Family/GTV

The funeral of Alfie Evans is taking place in Liverpool later today.

The little boy died at Alder Hey Hospital after a long legal battle between his parents and medical staff over plans to withdraw his life support.

He died shortly before what would have been his second birthday after being treated for a degenerative brain disease.

He'll be laid to rest in a private ceremony later.

His parents have thanked the community for their support but are asking for privacy during the funeral.

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