> "Police said a "broken-down" charging brick and frayed cable were also found in the 14-year-old's bed. It is not thought those devices were made by Apple." M

> "Police said a "broken-down" charging brick and frayed cable were also found in the 14-year-old's bed. It is not thought those devices were made by Apple." Moral of the story: Don't use a charger or power cable if it's visibly damaged. Physically damaged power electronics can put electricity in places it doesn't belong, creating a risk of fire or electric shock.