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Facebook failed to stop man live streaming his own suicide despite dozens of warnings

FACEBOOK failed to stop the live broadcast of a suicide despite dozens of people begging it to.

Jonathan “Bazza” Bailey, 50, had posted at 1pm on Saturday that he intended to take his life and began live-streaming.

Jonathan 'Bazza' Bailey live streamed his death on Facebook
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Jonathan 'Bazza' Bailey live streamed his death on Facebook

Horrified users said they alerted Facebook but the video kept rolling until Jonathan died — as more than 400 people reportedly watched.

The fitness fan and mental health campaigner was found dead at a pro- perty in Packmoor, Staffs.

YOU'RE NOT ALONE

EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide.

It doesn't discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society - from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.

It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.

And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.

Yet it's rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.

That is why The Sun launched the You're Not Alone campaign.

The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.

Let's all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others... You're Not Alone.

If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:

  • CALM, , 0800 585 858
  • Heads Together,
  • Mind, , 0300 123 3393
  • Papyrus,, 0800 068 41 41
  • Samaritans, , 116 123

Facebook said it sent Jonathan support documents when his suicidal post was uploaded and before his live-stream.

It added: “The live stream was deleted very soon after being posted.

“Our thoughts go out to Mr Bailey’s family.”

If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 16123.

The mental health campaigner was found dead at a property in Staffordshire
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The mental health campaigner was found dead at a property in Staffordshire
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