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'Deadly' TikTok trend leaves boy fighting for his life after swallowing magnets. (Courtesy)
A family has issued a stark warning of the dangers of a 'deadly' new TikTok trend after their son was left fighting for his life when he swallowed several magnets.
Ellis Tripp remains hooked up to tubes and wires in a critical condition in hospital after swallowing five tiny magnetic balls, which were discovered in his intestines and bowel.
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