A community fundraiser has been set up for an 11-year-old boy who died after taking part in a Tik Tok challenge.

Tommie-lee Gracie Billington died on Saturday at a house in Lancaster after he took part in a challenge on TikTok which involves inhaling toxic substances to create a temporary high.

A fundraiser set up to raise for his family has has reached the £3,000 mark.

The appeal reads: “I'm sure you're all aware of the untimely passing of this gorgeous little boy. I would like to raise funds towards his funeral expenses to help his loving family out. Any donation would be very much appreciated  R.I.P Tommie darling x.

“Any money raised over the £3000 limit will be donated to the Co-Operative Funeral Directors for a headstone or memorial.”

On social media his grandmother Tina Burns called on more awareness of the stunt in the hope it will save more lives.
 
Tina said: "He died instantly after a sleepover at a friend's house. The boys had tried the TikTok craze 'chroming'. Tommie-Lee went into cardiac arrest immediately and died right there and then. The hospital did everything to try and bring him back but nothing worked. He was gone."

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: 'We were called by the ambulance service at 12:04pm on Saturday, March 2, to an address on Greenset Close in Lancaster to a report of a sudden death.

"Emergency services attended an address and found an 11 year old boy unresponsive. Sadly he was later pronounced dead.

"The death is currently being treated as unexplained and the Coroner has been informed.

"A police investigation is ongoing and the boy's family are being supported by officers. Our thoughts are with the boy's loved ones at this incredibly sad time.

"If anyone has any information they are asked to contact Police on 101 Log 0527 of March 2."

You can donate to the appeal here