Chelsea Manning ‘rushed to hospital after trying to take own life’

TVC E. Chelsea Manning, the military whistle blower serving a 35 year sentence, was rushed to hospital after reportedly trying to

take her own life.

A US media report said that Manning, who us being held at in a cell at the US Military Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, was taken to hospital early on Tuesday morning.

It was believed that the 28-year-old had tried to kill herself.

There was no immediate independent confirmation of this. A spokesman for the US Army told The Independent he was waiting for an approved statement before being able to comment.

The Washington Post reported that the military said Manning had since been returned to her cell but provided no other details.