Hanged Amber ‘lied to school’

THE mother and stepfather of a schoolgirl found hanged after an argument have told an inquest she lied about “humiliating” punishments she claimed to have been given.

Amber Peat’s body was found three days after she went missing after a row over household chores.

Nottingham Coroner’s Court heard that the 13-year-old had told teachers she had to “scrub the floor” until 1.30am.

Amber’s mother Kelly Peat and stepfather Danny Peat insisted the accusations were lies.

Giving evidence, Mrs Peat admitted she should have rung the police sooner when Amber left her home in Mansfield on May 30, 2015.

Despite the youngster having a history of running away, Mrs Peat only called police to report her missing nearly eight hours later.

Her body was only recovered on June 2.

Asked by assistant coroner Laurinda Bower why he found disciplining Amber difficult, Mr Peat said: “The accusations and the attention-seeking.”

Ms Bower said: “What you are saying is that Amber is lying about you,” to which Mr Peat said: “Yes.”

The inquest continues.