Man jailed for encouraging person to take their own life on livestream

Daily Mirror Friday 12 June 2026, 15:48 UTC By [email protected] (Zahra Khaliq) 1 min read

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Man jailed for encouraging person to take their own life on livestream WARNING: DISTRESSING DETAILS - Dylan Phelan, from Leeds, encouraged a 'vulnerable' 21-year-old man in America to take his own life during a two-minute video call A man from Leeds has been jailed for encouraging a "vulnerable" 21-year-old man in America to take his own life. Dylan Phelan, 21, from the Churwell area of Morley, had been speaking with US citizen Travis Dyer, who was struggling with his mental health, for several months through the online platform Discord. Prosecutors said he had acted out of "morbid curiosity" when he and two other men based in the US encouraged Dyer to kill himself during a two-minute video call on October 30, 2024. This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.

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