A SERIOUS Case Review is under way to examine the tragic death of teenager Rebecca Berry.

Several agencies are involved in the review, which will examine the circumstances that led to the 15-year-old setting herself on fire.

The review will attempt to establish if any lessons can be learned from the tragedy and its findings are due to be published later this year.

Rebecca, known as Rebe, set herself on fire in the garden of her family home in Edmondsham, near Verwood, on December 1 last year.

An inquest held in Bournemouth heard she died of inhalation of smoke, caused by self-immolation

The Queen Elizabeth School pupil had recently split up with her boyfriend and had other problems in her life which had resulted in her being referred to social services.

An appointment had also been booked for Rebe to see the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services but she died the week before she was due to be seen.

At Wednesday's inquest, Dorset coroner Sheriff Payne recorded a narrative verdict which read: "I can't be absolutely certain that she realised her actions were going to result in her death.

"She may have caused herself significant harm that would bring everybody to her and care for her and have the effect that she wanted."

Rebe lived in a farmhouse with her adoptive mum, Gill, stepfather Scott Taylor and elder brother Joe.

After the inquest, Detective Inspector Joe Williams, of Dorset Police, said: "This was a tragic incident, which left Rebecca’s family and friends devastated. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

"Dorset Police carried out a thorough investigation into the circumstances of Rebecca’s death and found her death was not suspicious and there was no third party involvement.

"I would urge any young person experiencing difficult or traumatic times to seek help and support. There are a range of charities and organisations that can help, including The Samaritans."

A spokesman for the Samaritans said: "Samaritans is available round the clock, every single day of the year, to listen and offer confidential support to anyone who is struggling to cope. People can contact Samaritans by phone, free of charge, on 116123, via email, jo@samaritans.org, text: 07725 90 90 90 or visit samaritans.org to find details of the nearest branch.

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A Serious Case Review takes place after a child has been killed or seriously injured and abuse or neglect is thought to be involved.

The process aims to establish what lessons can be learned about the way in which local professionals and organisations work individually and together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, identify what must change and better safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Results are published through an authority's Safeguarding Children Board and must be made publicly available.