‘Kind’ boy who joined Mensa at 4 died after ‘allergic reaction at school’

A two-week inquest into Benedict Blythe’s death got underway today (Picture: PA)

A boy with multiple allergies who died after collapsing at school had consumed food he brought from home that day, an inquest has heard.

Benedict Blythe, 5, was taken to hospital in December 2021 after vomiting at school and died later that day.

His devastated family said the ‘quick-minded’ boy loved school and had joined Mensa aged just 4.

His death was recorded as food-induced anaphylaxis...