Article: Schoolgirl 'not bullying victim' INQUEST: Mum's shock at accidental death verdict on Anna Marie.(News)

Byline: By Alison Dayani

A CORONER has ruled that bullying played no part in the death of a 15-year-old Birmingham schoolgirl.

But Anna Marie Averill's mother today insisted that she would always believe her daughter's confidences about playground tormentors at Hill-crest School, in Bartley Green.

City Coroner Aidan Cotter recorded a verdict of accidental death on Anna Marie, who was found hanged in the back yard at her home in Woodhouse Road, Quinton.

Earlier Jennifer Nicholas, who ran a local drop-in centre, said Anna Marie had spoken to her repeatedly about being bullied.

"I remember her talking about being called names at ...

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