Alfie Evans news: Piers Morgan speaks out against judge’s ruling
The High Court decision caused outrage among the supporters of the Evans family, including celebrities. ITV presenter Piers Morgan wrote on Twitter: “At least let his parents take him home to die, for goodness sake. He’s THEIR little boy, nobody else’s”. Lila Rose, founder and president of Live Action, remembered Charlie Gard, another toddler whose parents lost the legal battle over his treatment: “First Charlie Gard, now Alfie. “If this was a royal baby, would the British courts have ruled so cruelly? “It’s the basic right of parents to seek treatment and care for their little ones. Let Alfie go.”
At least let his parents take him home to die, for goodness sake. He’s THEIR little boy, nobody else’s Piers Morgan
And actress Kym Marsh added: “Praying hard for #alfieevans right now. Keep fighting little man.” Thousands of people across the country, many of whom are gathered in the so-called Alfie’s Army which led many protests and campaigns in favour of keeping the baby’s life-treatment going, also took to social media to voice their sadness. Twitter user Kim Walker uploaded a picture of Mr Justice Hayden, the justice who followed the Evans case in court, wrote: “Somebody tell me how the hell does #MrJusticeHayden sleep at night?? “Not one compassionate bone in this mans body! “Little Alfie Evans deserves more than this. What you have ruled is a utter disgrace to human rights!
PA/GETTY Alfie Evans's family received the support of many, including Piers Morgan
“You should hang your head in shame you horrible vile man.” Tom Iarocci, a medical writer, added: “#AlfieEvans is teaching UK doctors and judges a thing or two about life”. Others social media users offered advice in a bid to keep the toddler alive while Alder Hey hospital “starve” him, according to Alfie’s father, Tom Evans. Facebook user Shanna Turner wrote on the Alfie’s Army page: “Can you get breast milk into him? “It’s the most nutrient dense and has incredible stem cells that will help heal.” Paul Bradley said: “Give him liquid glucose on his tummy, it will keep his energy levels up while you fight to get his nutrition reinstated.”
Alfie Evans in pictures: Heartbreaking photos of Alfie in hospital Tue, April 24, 2018 Alfie has a degenerative neurological condition which has not been definitively diagnosed after being born in a "semi-vegetative" state. Play slideshow Facebook 1 of 12 Alfie Evans pictured in hospital with his mother
TWITTER Piers Morgan spoke out against the judge's ruling on the Alfie Evans's case
Messages of sympathy came also by those who supported the judge’s decision. Dr Adrian Harrop wrote on Twitter: “I implore Tom Evans to devote his energy - in the final moments of #AlfieEvans’ life - to spending time at his bedside. “Speaking to the media circus outside #AlderHey is achieving no positive end, + is robbing you of the short + precious time that you have left with your son.” This was the latest attempt perpetrated by Mr Evans and his wife to save Alfie’s live.
TWITTER Mr Justice Hayden was called out for his decision by many Evans's supporters