Police issue urgent warning after boy, 12, bit through his TONGUE playing 'social media game'
A schoolboy lost consciousness and bit through his tongue while playing a 'choking game' which has become popular online. Parents are being about a social media craze which led to a schoolboy being rushed to hospital.
Lancashire Police says it was called out to a school in Chorley, near Bolton, after a number of youngsters took part in the 'tap out' challenge yesterday . The craze involves a person putting their arm around the neck of another and applying pressure until they 'tap out', indicating that the game should stop.
In yesterday's incident, a 12-year-old boy had to be rushed to hospital for treatment after biting his tongue while passed out. He has since been discharged while officers continue their investigation.Detective Sergeant Gem Lashley, of Lancashire Police's South CID, said: “This so-called game can be incredibly dangerous as shown by what happened to this youngster yesterday and there have been reports nationally of even more serious injuries.
"I would also ask children directly to avoid taking part, even if they feel pressured to by their peers.” The 'tap out' challenge also goes by the names 'pass out' challenge, the 'flat liner' or the 'choking game', Lancashire Police says.Parents are carers are urged to be aware of signs of the craze, including constant headaches, bloodshot eyes, and marks around the neck and body.
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