Schoolgirl, 15, found hanged after 'developing an allergic reaction to the WiFi at her school'

A schoolgirl was found dead in woodland after her life was made a misery when she apparently becoming allergic to WiFi, an inquest heard today.

The parents of 15-year-old Jenny Fry claim that she suffered from electro-hypersensitivity (EHS), which caused her to suffer tiredness, headaches and bladder problems.

Her mother Debra told the hearing that Jenny was badly affected by the wireless internet connections at Chipping Norton School in Oxfordshire, where she was a pupil.

After becoming increasingly distressed by her symptoms - which were never investigated by a doctor - the schoolgirl was found hanged in Brooke Woods, near her home in Chadlington, in June 11 this year.

Earlier in the day she had texted a friend telling her she was not going to school that day.

Mrs Fry and her husband Charles Newman told the inquest at Oxfordshire Coroners' Court that they believed their daughter was made ill because of WiFi, and had removed the internet connection from their own home

Mrs Fry said that Jenny had started showing signs of EHS in November 2012, adding: 'Jenny was getting ill and so was I. I did some research and found how dangerous WiFi could be so I had it taken out of the house.

'Both Jenny and I were fine at home but Jenny continued to be ill at school in certain areas.

'She was receiving lots of detentions, not for being disruptive in class or misbehaving, but often because she used to take herself out of the classroom to find another where she was able to work. She took her schoolwork seriously.

'I took lots of information into school to show the headteacher, but he said there was equally the same information available claiming WiFi was safe.

'I also had a heated exchange with teachers telling them Jenny was allergic to WiFi and that it made no sense making her take detentions in rooms that were making her ill.

'I fully believe Jenny did not intend to take her own life. I think she was frustrated with school. She would not see a doctor but was seeing a counsellor at school who was helping her.

'She had not made any suggestions she was thinking of suicide and I believe it was a cry for help.'

Jenny texted a friend twice on the morning of her death, telling her about her intentions and stating where she was, but the friend did not have her phone with her.

Recording a narrative verdict, Oxfordshire coroner Darren Salter said he was unable to rule out the possibility that Jenny intended to make a cry for help rather than taking her own life.

The inquest heard there were no medical notes to prove Jenny suffered from EHS.

Jenny's parents are now campaigning to remove WiFi from nurseries and schools, and urging the government sponsor research into EHS.

Mrs Fry said: 'I intend to carry on my campaign to highlight the dangers of WiFi.

'I am not against a bit of technology but I do feel schools should be aware that some children are going to be sensitive to it and reduce its use.'