September date set for Fatal Accident Inquiry into death of Lanarkshire schoolgirl

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The death of a Lanarkshire schoolgirl who died alone in agony while her mum was at the pub is set to be examined by a sheriff in two months' time.

Robyn Goldie passed away at the Wishaw home she shared with mother Sharon, who was later convicted of child neglect. The 13-year-old had told her mum that she was “hurting all over” and begged for help after developing an infection caused by a perforated stomach ulcer.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Robyn was found slumped and unresponsive on the sofa when Goldie returned from the pub with a friend.When the friend checked on Robyn she was found to be dead.