| 20/05/2024 |
28/05/2024 |
GRAHAM, Anne |
Anne GRAHAM died following a 17-day period of respite care in a residential care home. During her admission it was noted by staff that her fluid intake was poor. Having been in the Home for about a week Mrs GRAHAM's health started to deteriorate. No concerns were escalated formally such that medical assistance was sought. On the 18th February 2018 Mrs GRAHAM was noted to be unresponsive and was admitted to hospital where she was diagnosed with severe dehydration. Due to the prolonged period she had reduced fluid consumption her health declined and she died due to dehydration, contributed to by neglect. |
| 20/05/2024 |
28/05/2024 |
HALL, Margaret Mary |
Margaret Mary HALL died following a seven-day period of respite care in a residential care home. During her admission it was noted by staff that her fluid intake was poor. No concerns were escalated formally such that medical assistance was sought. On the 8th February 2018 Mrs HALL was discharged home, following which medical assistance was sought due to her reduced consciousness. She was seen by a General Practitioner the following day but died a short time later of dehydration, contributed to by neglect. |
| 22/05/2024 |
22/05/2024 |
BROWN, David Allan |
Industrial disease |
| 22/05/2024 |
22/05/2024 |
GLENN, Tyrese Izayah |
Tyrese Izayah GLENN died on 20 February 2023 at Royal Preston Hospital, Preston in Lancashire. Tyrese fell asleep on the sofa with his mother. She awoke to find him unresponsive and emergency services were contacted but Tyrese did not recover. It has not been possible on the available evidence to determine how Tyrese died |
| 22/05/2024 |
22/05/2024 |
HART, Anthony Lee |
Anthony Lee HART who suffered from alcoholic liver disease died at his home on the 21st of February 2024 having choked |
| 22/05/2024 |
22/05/2024 |
HUSSAIN, Princess Jazmine Elizabeth |
Princess Jazmine Elizabeth HUSSAIN died on 4 April 2023 at Royal Preston Hospital, Preston in Lancashire. Princess fell asleep in bed with her parents. Her mother awoke to find Princess unresponsive. She was taken to hospital but did not recover. It has not been possible to determine on the available evidence how Princess died |
| 22/05/2024 |
22/05/2024 |
REANEY, Elizabeth May |
Accidental death |
| 23/05/2024 |
23/05/2024 |
BAINES, Andrew Nicholas |
Alcohol related |
| 23/05/2024 |
23/05/2024 |
BIRCH, Katherine Anne |
Suicide |
| 23/05/2024 |
23/05/2024 |
FARRAN, Paul |
Natural Causes |
| 23/05/2024 |
23/05/2024 |
MURRAY, Patricia |
Patricia MURRAY died on the 22nd February 2024 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of infective exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease caused by a fractured neck of femur which was operated upon. Mrs MURRY suffered a fall on the 3rd February 2024 which caused the fractured neck of femur and she appeared to be recovering well from surgery prior to deteriorating due to developing the infective exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. |
| 23/05/2024 |
23/05/2024 |
REGAN, Linda Joyce |
Linda Joyce REGAN died on the 1st February 2024 at the Burnley General Hospital. She suffered a fall on the 8th November 2023, resulting in a fractured neck of femur which was treated surgically. Following the surgery, Mrs REGAN struggled with bleeding and infection and suffered a deterioration in her general health. Mrs REGAN underwent significant active inpatient treatment before care was re-orientated to palliative prior to her death. |
| 23/05/2024 |
23/05/2024 |
VEEVERS, Pauline |
Pauline VEEVERS died at the Royal Blackburn Hospital on the 2nd of October 2023 having aspirated a drink on the 1st of October 2023 in her care centre. She had suffered a fall in March 2021 resulting in a head injury which had significantly affected her health and mobility. |
| 24/05/2024 |
24/05/2024 |
BANYARD, Jason |
Suicide |
| 24/05/2024 |
24/05/2024 |
BENNETT, Louise |
Accidental death |
| 24/05/2024 |
24/05/2024 |
LAYCOCK, Sandra |
Sandra LAYCOCK died on the 19th February 2024 at the East Lancashire Hospice. Mrs LAYCOCK had advanced bowel cancer which had spread within her body. This had resulted in her moving into the Willowbank care home. Mrs LAYCOCK suffered a number of falls in the home. She was known to be a high risk of falls and required support to transfer but was alone when she fell on the 2nd February 2024 and fractured her neck of femur. Mrs LAYCOCK was not well enough to undergo surgery and deteriorated following her fracture until her death on the 19th February 2024. |
| 28/05/2024 |
28/05/2024 |
BENKO, Ewelina Julia |
Open |
| 28/05/2024 |
28/05/2024 |
NORCROSS, Adrian |
ADRIAN NORCROSS died on 7 August 2023 at Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, Lancashire. Mr NORCROSS was admitted to hospital after a fall at home. A fractured neck of femur was diagnosed which was treated with a right hemiarthroplasty. He was subsequently discharged home but was readmitted when his condition deteriorated several days later. Sepsis was diagnosed which had been caused by the hemiarthroplasty becoming infected. Mr NORCROSS did not recover |
| 28/05/2024 |
28/05/2024 |
SMALE, Justin Anthony |
Justin Anthony SMALE died on 31 December 2023 at his home address of 3 Wayside, Knott End-on-Sea, Poulton-le-Fylde in Lancashire. Mr SMALE was born with complex congenital heart disease which together with the ingestion of cocaine and alcohol led to sudden arrhythmic death. |
| 29/05/2024 |
29/05/2024 |
ANTON, Emanuel |
Emanuel ANTON died at Burnley General Hospital on the 4th of March 2023 from extreme prematurity. His anticipated birthdate had not been updated on medical records, resulting in those attending to him at his birth not having the information that would have offered the chance of resuscitation although the result of any such treatment could not be predicted. |
| 29/05/2024 |
29/05/2024 |
NEED , Bernadette |
Alcohol and drug-related |
| 30/05/2024 |
30/05/2024 |
BLONSKI, Robert Mariusz |
Natural causes |
| 30/05/2024 |
30/05/2024 |
GANUZA, Anna Katherine |
Accident |
| 30/05/2024 |
30/05/2024 |
PREST, Maureen Lynda |
Maureen Lynda PREST died on the 30th March 2023 at her home address as a consequence of a ruptured ascending aortic aneurysm. Mrs PREST had been taken by ambulance to hospital on the 29th March 2023 due to chest pain but was discharged following investigations which did not consider the possibility of aortic aneurysm. Consequently Mrs PREST's aneurysm was not diagnosed or treated and she died at her home. Mrs PREST should have undergone a CT aortagram which would have demonstrated her difficulties and resulted in transfer to specialist cardiac care. |
| 30/05/2024 |
30/05/2024 |
TAYLOR, Karen Teresa |
Accidental death |
| 30/05/2024 |
30/05/2024 |
WOTHERSPOON, John Andrew William |
John Andrew William WOTHERSPOON died on 1 January 2024 at 48 Peel Close, Blackburn. John was found unresponsive after celebrating New Year's Eve. Toxicological testing revealed that he died as a result of the combined toxic effects of alcohol, cocaine and morphine which John had ingested. |
| 31/05/2024 |
31/05/2024 |
BOOTH, Patricia Dawn |
Alcohol related death |
| 31/05/2024 |
31/05/2024 |
CARLTON, Jonathan Peter |
Suicide |
| 31/05/2024 |
31/05/2024 |
TOWNSON, Richard John |
Suicide |
| 03/06/2024 |
03/06/2024 |
BANCROFT, Neil Andrew |
Alcohol related death |
| 03/06/2024 |
03/06/2024 |
BLACKBURN, Janet |
Janet BLACKBURN died on the 28th February 2024 at the Grange Care Home, Colne as a result of injuries she sustained in a fall. Mrs BLACKBURN had a medical history including dementia and osteoarthritis which impacted her mobility and caused her fall. |
| 03/06/2024 |
03/06/2024 |
MALINA, Jiri |
Accident |
| 03/06/2024 |
04/06/2024 |
McCONNELL, James John |
Drugs related death |
| 03/06/2024 |
03/06/2024 |
WARBURTON, Wendy Catherine Metcalfe |
Wendy Catherine Metcalfe WARBURTON was found deceased on 25 February 2023 at her home address of 3 Kingfisher Court, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington in Lancashire. Mrs WARBURTON died as a result of head and chest injuries. It has not been possible on the available evidence to determine how Mrs Warburton came by the injuries |
| 04/06/2024 |
04/06/2024 |
ALLEN, Diane Louise |
Diane Louise ALLEN who suffered from cervical cancer died at the Royal Lancaster infirmary on the 30th of December 2023 from kidney failure. She had suffered obstruction of her kidneys which had resulted in the insertion of stents which had been removed on the 20th of December 2023. |
| 04/06/2024 |
04/06/2024 |
HUMMEL, Morris Glen |
Alcohol related death |
| 05/06/2024 |
05/06/2024 |
CRADDOCK, Denise Florence |
Accidental death |
| 05/06/2024 |
05/06/2024 |
LEIGHTON, Charles Frederick |
Accidental death |
| 06/06/2024 |
06/06/2024 |
ANDREWS, Stanley Albert |
Industrial disease |
| 06/06/2024 |
06/06/2024 |
FISHWICK, Francis |
Francis FISHWICK died on the 28th May 2024 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of pneumonia. His death was contributed to by pneumoconiosis which was caused by his previous occupation as a coal miner. |
| 06/06/2024 |
06/06/2024 |
HILL, Gordon |
Gordon HILL died on the 6th March 2024 at his home address having suspended himself by the neck. Mr HILL had recently suffered with some health anxieties and personal struggles and had consumed cocaine at the time he secured the ligature. The ligature was secured with the intention of ending his life, but this intention arose in the course of having ingested cocaine |
| 06/06/2024 |
06/06/2024 |
JACKSON, Wayne David |
Drug related |
| 06/06/2024 |
06/06/2024 |
PARKINSON, Geoffrey |
Industrial Disease |
| 06/06/2024 |
06/06/2024 |
PHILLIPS, Myra |
Myra PHILLIPS died on the 28th July 2023 at the East Lancashire Hospice, Park Lee Road, Blackburn. Mrs PHILLIPS had a rare blood condition which could result in bleeding complications. She developed a haematoma to her lower leg which became infected. Mrs PHILLIPS had a lengthy hospital stay, during which her oral intake was limited. She became increasingly frail during her admission and her wound became infected which turned to sepsis and caused her death. |
| 06/06/2024 |
06/06/2024 |
SMITH, Wayne Sydney |
Wayne Sydney SMITH died on 31 January 2024 at his home address 137 Bearncroft, Skelmersdale. Wayne developed severe bronchopneumonia shortly before his death that developed into sepsis. The sepsis prevented Wayne excreting morphine that reached toxic levels, despite him taking the correct dose. The toxic levels of morphine and the bronchopneumonia caused his death due to respiratory depression. |
| 06/06/2024 |
06/06/2024 |
WATSON, Stephen Geoffrey |
Accident |
| 07/06/2024 |
07/06/2024 |
FRIEL, Brian Joseph Patrick |
Brian Joseph FRIEL died on the 7th October 2023 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a result of a spontaneous gastrointestinal haemorrhage. He suffered a fall at home on the 1st October 2023 which an ambulance attended but Mr FRIEL refused to go to hospital. On the 3rd October 2023 Mr FRIEL was admitted to hospital and diagnosed with a fractured neck of femur. He was due to undergo surgical repair but developed gastrointestinal bleeding and abnormal blood clotting. Mr FRIEL was due to receive treatment to correct his blood clotting but the treatment plan was not carried out. Mr FRIEL was later given clotting treatment but suffered a cardiac arrest and died. The delay in receiving clotting treatment contributed to his death occurring at the time which it did. |
| 10/06/2024 |
14/06/2024 |
MCGURNAGHAN, David Mark |
Suicide. David Mark McGURNAGHAN came by his death by hanging. He had intentionally placed a rope around his neck and used a beam in the garage as a ligature point with the intention of taking his own life. At the time of his death, David was suffering with mental illness in the form of depression and anxiety. There had been contact with primary and secondary mental health services, but he had been discharged by some of the services prior to his death. |
| 10/06/2024 |
10/06/2024 |
SPENCE, Daniel |
Suicide |
| 13/06/2024 |
13/06/2024 |
MARSHALL, Anna Jane |
Anna Jane MARSHALL died on the 9th August 2023 at the Travelodge, Commercial Road, Darwen by hanging. Mrs MARSHALL had struggled with her mental health for some time and had recently suffered the breakdown of her marriage which caused a mental health crisis. In July 2023, Mrs MARSHALL consumed an excess of medication for which she was treated and then admitted for inpatient mental health care. Mrs MARSHALL was distressed about where she would live after her discharge and told staff she would take her own life if discharged without secure accommodation. Despite this, Mrs MARSHALL was discharged to a Travelodge where she self-administered a ligature. The discharge from inpatient care was unsafe and provided the opportunity for Mrs MARSHALL to end her life. Information was not shared with community mental health services and the hospital did not engage with all necessary departments which contributed to an incomplete picture of Mrs MARSHALL's risk to herself being known by community services. Mrs MARSHALL would not have died at the time at which she did if she had not been unsafely discharged from inpatient care. At the time Mrs MARSHALL secured the ligature she intended to take her own life, but this must be viewed in the context of her mental health crisis. |
| 13/06/2024 |
13/06/2024 |
PAWLOWSKA, Teresina Maria |
Teresina Maria PAWLOWSKA died on the 7th June 2024 at the Glen Care Centre, Gleneagles Drive, Morecambe, as a result of a gastric perforation. Miss PAWLOWSKA had undergone a sleeve gastrectomy procedure in 2007 and the perforation occurred at the site of this previous operative procedure. |
| 14/06/2024 |
14/06/2024 |
LEECH, Ryan James |
Drug related |
| 17/06/2024 |
17/06/2024 |
ROTHERAM, Kerry Elizabeth |
Suicide |
| 18/06/2024 |
18/06/2024 |
BECKETT, Darcy Grace |
Darcy Grace BECKETT died on 4th February 2024 on Hesketh Lane Tarleton from injuries sustained when she was a passenger in a vehicle which was involved in a high speed collision |
| 18/06/2024 |
18/06/2024 |
BECKETT, David |
David BECKETT died on 4th February 2024 on Hesketh Lane Tarleton from injuries sustained when he lost control of the vehicle he was driving which struck another vehicle a wall and a tree at a high speed |
| 18/06/2024 |
18/06/2024 |
COYLE, Kevin Francis |
Kevin Francis COYLE died on the 21st December 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Mr COYLE suffered a bowel perforation which was operated on. Following the surgery, Mr COYLE suffered with septic shock which caused his organs to fail. Mr COYLE had previous stroke damage to his brain which, along with existing peripheral vascular disease, contributed to his death. |
| 19/06/2024 |
19/06/2024 |
BAMFORD, Mark Edwin |
Mark Edwin BAMFORD died at Royal Preston Hospital on the 5th of November 2023 suffering from colorectal cancer. There were delays in the accurate diagnosis of the cancer however due to its advance it was not likely that treatment would have been available. |
| 20/06/2024 |
21/06/2024 |
HEYES, David Lawrence |
David Lawrence HEYES who suffered from a number of comorbidities including peripheral vascular disease died on the 17th of August 2023 at the Chorley and South Ribble General Hospital from an infection following a lengthy period of home care and treatment for pressure sores. Whilst no signs of infection were detected by paramedics on the 12th of August 2023 and he was not admitted to hospital Mr HEYES' health had clearly deteriorated. |
| 20/06/2024 |
20/06/2024 |
RAWLINSON, Sylvia Margaret |
Sylvia Margaret RAWLINSON died on the 11th June 2024 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a result of injuries sustained in a fall at home. Mrs RAWLINSON was a very frail lady who's mobility had become significantly limited. It is more likely than not that her underlying frailty was the cause of her fall. |
| 20/06/2024 |
20/06/2024 |
WHALLEY, Nathan John |
Suicide |
| 20/06/2024 |
20/06/2024 |
WRIGHT , Rhian Louise |
Suicide |
| 21/06/2024 |
21/06/2024 |
NILAND, James Anthony |
James Anthony NILAND died on the 25th March 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital. On the 21st March 2024, he suffered a fall into his bathtub whilst at home and sustained nine per cent total body surface area burns to his left flank and buttock. Mr NILAND had significant underlying medical conditions including advanced liver cancer for which he was receiving palliative care. Whilst it is not possible to determine whether an accident or a medical event caused Mr NILAND to fall, his direct cause of death was attributable to the burns he sustained as a result of the fall and his liver cancer diagnosis |
| 21/06/2024 |
21/06/2024 |
SHABIR, Ali Asghar |
Open |
| 21/06/2024 |
21/06/2024 |
WHITESIDE, Edward |
Industrial disease |
| 21/06/2024 |
21/06/2024 |
WILSON, Heidi Marie |
Drug related |
| 24/06/2024 |
24/06/2024 |
BISHOP, Steve |
Steve BISHOP died on the 23rd of October 2023 at his home address as a result of metastatic lung cancer. Mr BISHOP had been unwell for some time and underwent a CT scan on the 30th June 2022. That scan was reported as showing no malignancy when in fact suspicious nodules were present. This led to a delay in Mr BISHOP's diagnosis and treatment options. Although Mr BISHOP had significant underlying health concerns and would not have been a candidate for curative treatment, it is more likely than not that he would not have died at the time at which he did, if the nodules had been detected on the scan from June 2022. |
| 25/06/2024 |
25/07/2024 |
ASHBRIDGE, Janet |
Janet ASHBRIDGE died on the 11th July 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of multiple organ failure. She had undergone routine surgery to her foot on the 22nd May 2023, following which her health deteriorated and her organs began to fail. Ms ASHBRIDGE had a number of underlying health conditions which meant that her liver was not functioning normally. A deterioration in liver function led to deterioration in other organs until Ms ASHBRIDGE's death. It is not possible to determine what caused her liver to deteriorate. |
| 25/06/2024 |
25/06/2024 |
ATKINSON, Edwin |
Edwin ATKINSON died on 31 January 2024 at Royal Preston Hospital, Preston in Lancashire. Following a fall at home Mr ATKINSON was admitted to hospital where a spinal cord injury was diagnosed and operated upon which resulted in diaphragmatic paralysis. He then developed respiratory failure from which he did not recover. |
| 26/06/2024 |
26/06/2024 |
HALL, Sally Ann |
Sally Ann HALL died on the 28th April 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital, Preston. She died from the combined effects of mixed drug toxicity and a cardiac arrest, contributed to by left ventricular hypertrophy, from which she did not recover |
| 26/06/2024 |
26/06/2024 |
HENRY, Malcolm John |
Suicide |
| 26/06/2024 |
26/06/2024 |
SPEDDING, Samantha Louise |
Samantha Louise SPEDDING was found deceased on the 25th January 2024 at her home address. She died as a result of mixed drug toxicity and bronchopneumonia, which together increased the risks of breathing impairment and death |
| 26/06/2024 |
26/06/2024 |
WALLACE, Danion Lloyd |
Danion Lloyd WALLACE died on 3 February 2024 at Blackpool Victoria Hospital Blackpool in Lancashire. Mr WALLACE presented to hospital with severe epigastric pain which was not relieved with pain relief. Around 17 hours after admission, a myocardial infarction was diagnosed and he was transferred to the regional cardiac centre for treatment but did not recover. His death was contributed to by the length of time taken to receive treatment for the myocardial infarction. |
| 27/06/2024 |
27/06/2024 |
CROSS, Jacqueline Morgan |
Suicide |
| 27/06/2024 |
27/06/2024 |
CROSSLEY, Stewart |
Accident |
| 27/06/2024 |
27/06/2024 |
MCTERNAN, Louise |
Suicide |
| 27/06/2024 |
27/06/2024 |
MELVIN, Liam Paul |
Accident |
| 27/06/2024 |
27/06/2024 |
SLATER, Brian James |
Brian James SLATER died on 7 July 2023 at 40 Fielding Street, Rishton in Lancashire. Mr SLATER was found unresponsive having suspended himself from a ligature. It has not been possible to determine, on the available evidence, what Mr SLATER intended at the time. |
| 27/06/2024 |
27/06/2024 |
SMITH, David |
Accident |
| 27/06/2024 |
27/06/2024 |
THWAITE, Laura Anne |
Laura Anne THWAITE was found deceased on the 9th February 2024 at her home address. Ms THWAITE died as a result of the combination of the effects of drug toxicity, liver failure and aspiration pneumonia contributed to by alcoholic liver disease |
| 28/06/2024 |
28/06/2024 |
BURTON, Christopher |
Industrial disease |
| 28/06/2024 |
28/06/2024 |
LUSK, John Alexander Rogers |
Accident |
| 28/06/2024 |
28/06/2024 |
PELL, Eileen |
Eileen PELL died on the 1st November 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital. Mrs PELL had a number of underlying health conditions and had been admitted to the Chorley Hospital on the 10th October 2023 due to medical concerns. Whilst an in patient, Mrs PELL suffered a fall on the ward which resulted in a fracture which required surgery. That operation took place at the Royal Preston Hospital on the 28th October 2023. Following the surgery, Mrs PELL's health deteriorated and she died as a result of the medical conditions with which she was suffering. These were predominantly naturally occurring illnesses, however the fracture and subsequent operation placed additional strain upon Mrs PELL's physiological reserves and thus played a contributory role in her death. |
| 28/06/2024 |
28/06/2024 |
SMITH, Ciaran Joseph |
Ciaran Joseph SMITH who suffered from a number of comorbidities including Alzheimer's disease died at Royal Preston Hospital on the 13th of December 2022 from an infection and poor nutrition intake following admission to hospital with a head injury after he had stumbled into a motor vehicle in Preston city centre on the 5th of December 2022 |
| 01/07/2024 |
01/07/2024 |
HAMPSON, Mark |
Suicide |
| 01/07/2024 |
01/07/2024 |
O'DOHERTY, Marlene |
Accident |
| 01/07/2024 |
01/07/2024 |
WALSH, Jean |
Natural causes |
| 02/07/2024 |
02/07/2024 |
ASTLEY, Thomas |
Thomas ASTLEY died on the 18th February 2024 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Mr ASTLEY underwent an emergency ERCP procedure in August 2023 to treat gallstones. In the course of this procedure, two stents were fitted to allow for bile drainage. In February 2024, Mr ASTLEY underwent a second ERCP to attempt to remove the stents. Following this procedure, Mr ASTLEY developed pancreatitis which is a recognised complication of the procedure. He became unwell at home and returned to hospital where he suffered with vomiting and developed aspiration pneumonia which caused his death. |
| 02/07/2024 |
02/07/2024 |
BODEN, Dean |
Natural causes |
| 02/07/2024 |
02/07/2024 |
MURRAY, Alfred John |
Natural causes |
| 02/07/2024 |
02/07/2024 |
TAJ, Malik Javad Ali |
Malik Javad Ali TAJ died on the 9th October 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of necrotising fasciitis. Mr TAJ had a number of underlying health conditions which had necessitated a below knee amputation in August 2023. Following the surgery, Mr TAJ suffered a stroke and developed pressure ulcers. These were more likely to develop due to Mr TAJ's diabetes. Mr TAJ was discharged home and his wounds did not appear to be infected. However on the 6th October 2023, Mr TAJ became unwell. He returned to hospital where he was treated for sepsis whilst awaiting admission. A CT scan revealed signs of necrotising fasciitis and Mr TAJ underwent surgical debridement on the 9th October 2023, following which he suffered a cardiac arrest which caused his death. |
| 03/07/2024 |
03/07/2024 |
KHAN, Sophia |
Suicide |
| 03/07/2024 |
03/07/2024 |
WINDER, Keith |
Natural causes |
| 04/07/2024 |
04/07/2024 |
BAXTER, Robert James Thoms |
Robert James Thomas BAXTER died on 15 November 2023 at 55 Alexander Road, Southport in Merseyside. Following a fall at home Mr BAXTER was admitted to hospital where a fracture of the right femur was diagnosed and operated upon. He was discharged after being in hospital for several weeks where he received anticoagulation therapy to reduce the risk of a blood clot. Mr BAXTER died the day after discharge as a result of right deep vein thrombosis resulting in a pulmonary embolism despite appropriate anticoagulation therapy |
| 04/07/2024 |
04/07/2024 |
WILLIAMS, Edward |
Edward WILLIAMS died on 11 March 2024 at his home address of Flat 7, Hennel House, Beechwood Avenue, Walton-le-Dale, Preston in Lancashire. Mr WILLIAMS died as a result of high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma of the lung. His death was contributed to by exposure to asbestos. It has not been possible to determine home Mr WILLIAMS was exposed to asbestos on the available evidence |
| 09/07/2024 |
09/07/2024 |
ISON, Paul Henry |
Paul Henry ISON died on 9 April 2024 at his home address of 6 Ullswater Crescent, Thornton-Cleveleys in Lancashire. Mr ISON was found suspended by a ligature. It has not been possible to determine what Mr ISON intended in suspending himself. |
| 09/07/2024 |
09/07/2024 |
TROUGHTON, James Thomas |
Drug related |
| 10/07/2024 |
10/07/2024 |
MARRIOTT, Albie |
Misadventure |
| 11/07/2024 |
11/07/2024 |
MORRIS, Vian Frederick |
Accident |
| 11/07/2024 |
11/07/2024 |
TAYLOR, James |
James TAYLOR died on the 4th April 2024 at Euxton Park Care Home, Wigan Road, Euxton, Chorley, from the effects of congestive cardiac failure caused by ischaemic heart disease. He had been admitted to hospital due to cardiac difficulties, which, combined with his underlying health issues that included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, atrial fibrillation and chronic kidney disease, caused a deterioration in his health and ultimately his death. Mr TAYLOR's death was also contributed to by pneumoconiosis, having been exposed to coal dust during the course of his working life |
| 11/07/2024 |
11/07/2024 |
TAYLOR, John Edward |
Accidental death |
| 12/07/2024 |
12/07/2024 |
RULEMAN, Maxine Jayne |
Suicide |
| 12/07/2024 |
12/07/2024 |
SOWA, Krzysztof Robert |
Krzysztof Robert SOWA was found dead in his bath at his home on the 8th of March 2024 having ingested an excess of alcohol although his intentions at the time could not be ascertained |
| 15/07/2024 |
16/07/2024 |
CROSS, William David |
William David CROSS was found deceased on 9 October 2023 at his home address of 2 Jamiesons Cottage , Clitheroe Road, Ribchester in Lancashire. Mr CROSS died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a slow burning fire at his home. The fire was started by an electrical defect. It has not been possible on the available evidence to determine the cause of the defect. |
| 15/07/2024 |
15/07/2024 |
MUDIYANSELAGE, Chamara Sandaruwan Bandara Thennakoon |
Suicide |
| 15/07/2024 |
15/07/2024 |
SINGH, Lakhvinder |
Suicide |
| 16/07/2024 |
16/07/2024 |
ALDREN, Nora Christina |
Drug related |
| 16/07/2024 |
16/07/2024 |
GRAY, Andrew Lee |
Drug related |
| 16/07/2024 |
16/07/2024 |
TRAVIS, Daniel Jeffrey |
Daniel Jeffrey TRAVIS died on the 17th April 2024 at 22 Bedford Street, Blackburn, having suspended himself by the neck. Mr TRAVIS had consumed cocaine at the time he secured the ligature. The ligature was secured with the intention of ending his life, but this intention arose in the course of having ingested cocaine |
| 16/07/2024 |
16/07/2024 |
YATES, Ian William |
Suicide |
| 17/07/2024 |
17/07/2024 |
CHONG, Christopher |
Misadventure |
| 17/07/2024 |
17/07/2024 |
CURWEN, Virginia |
Natural causes |
| 17/07/2024 |
17/07/2024 |
FINCH, Charlene Louise |
Charlene Louise FINCH died on the 8th March 2024 at The Royal Preston Hospital, Preston. She died as a result of the effects of a large, spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage from which she did not recover. It is not possible to determine what caused the bleed, to which a contributory factor was likely to be opiate misuse |
| 17/07/2024 |
17/07/2024 |
JACKSON, Glenis Margaret |
Glenis Margaret JACKSON died on the 9th April 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital. On the 30th March 2024, Mrs JACKSON suffered a mechanical fall and sustained fractures to her right superior and inferior pubic rami and a small pelvic haematoma. A scan of her abdomen and pelvis revealed an inoperable ischaemic segment of bowel and she was treated palliatively until her death. Mrs JACKSON'S death was also contributed to by her frailty |
| 17/07/2024 |
17/07/2024 |
TATLOCK, Janice |
Alcohol related |
| 18/07/2024 |
18/07/2024 |
JACKSON, Elaine Mary |
Elaine Mary JACKSON died at Royal Preston Hospital on the 14th of November 2023 from an infection. She suffered from Parkinson's disease had mobility issues and was admitted to hospital on the 15th of October 2023 following a witnessed fall onto her face. In hospital, she suffered a further fall becoming increasingly more frail and experienced swallowing difficulties due to her comorbidities. |
| 18/07/2024 |
18/07/2024 |
SOUSA, Jose |
Drug related death |
| 18/07/2024 |
18/07/2024 |
TAYLOR, Julie |
Julie Aileen TAYLOR died on the 28th October 2023 at the Royal Blackburn hospital as a result of bleeding following a necessary medical procedure to treat a blockage to her bile duct. Mrs TAYLOR had a previous Whipple's procedure in 2010 which left her with altered anatomy and meant that options to treat her bile duct blockage were limited. Her care was transferred between two hospital trusts which resulted in treating clinicians having incomplete medical information about Mrs TAYLOR's deterioration. She was awaiting a procedure under general anaesthetic which was delayed and whilst awaiting that procedure Mrs TAYLOR became acutely unwell which necessitated an emergency procedure following which she developed uncontrollable bleeding and died. |
| 19/07/2024 |
19/07/2024 |
BOYD, Murray Carlisle |
Murray Carlisle BOYD died on the 12th May 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital as a result of a myocardial infarction. Mr BOYD presented to the Royal Lancaster Infirmary earlier in the day and was correctly diagnosed as suffering a myocardial infarction. A transfer was arranged for specialist cardiology care at the Blackpool Victoria Hospital, however, on route Mr BOYD became too unwell for transfer and was re routed to the Royal Preston Hospital where he died. It took a significant amount of time for the ambulance to attend the Royal Lancaster Infirmary to facilitate the transfer of Mr BOYD to the Blackpool Victoria Hospital. However investigations conclude that this was due to service demand and not error. |
| 19/07/2024 |
19/07/2024 |
PILSWORTH, Theresa |
Theresa Marie PILSWORTH died at Flat 1 Sunacre Court, Maple Avenue, Morecambe on 28th January 2024 having suffered a thromboembolism following drug ingestion and immobility |
| 23/07/2024 |
23/07/2024 |
JOBSON, Badley Reece |
Bradley Reece JOBSON died at his home on the 10th of February 2024 and whilst there was evidence of cocaine use it is not possible to determine any contribution to his death |
| 23/07/2024 |
23/07/2024 |
LANG, Clifford James |
Clifford James LANG died on 25 January 2024 at East Lancashire Hospice, Park Lee Road, Blackburn. Following chest pain Mr LANG was diagnosed with lung cancer and palliative care commenced. He was admitted to hospital following showing signs of confusion and was diagnosed with a tumour in his brain. Mr LANG then suffered a fall in hospital when he was sat at the end of the bed, whilst his bed was being changed. He should not have been left at the end of the bed which contributed to the fall. A traumatic subdural and subarachnoid haemorrhage was diagnosed. He was discharged to a hospice to continue palliative care. |
| 24/07/2024 |
24/07/2024 |
JENNEYS, Tanya Rochelle |
Tanya Rochelle JENNEYS died on the 25th April 2024 at The Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. Ms JENNEYS was admitted to hospital with infective endocarditis but was non-compliant with treatment and medication plans. She suffered a cardiac arrest and did not recover. Ms JENNEYS also had a history of illicit drug use which contributed to her death |
| 24/07/2024 |
24/07/2024 |
SMITH, Irene |
Irene SMITH died on the 19th April 2024 at 28 Kirkstone Avenue, Blackburn. On the 12th March 2024, she suffered an unwitnessed fall at her home and sustained an intracerebral bleed. There were no treatment options available for Irene, who had significant underlying health conditions and was increasingly frail. It is not possible to determine whether an accident or a medical event caused Irene to fall |
| 24/07/2024 |
24/07/2024 |
WILKINSON, Mark Stephen |
Drug related |
| 25/07/2024 |
25/07/2024 |
BERNHAGEN, Michelle |
Suicide |
| 25/07/2024 |
25/07/2024 |
HALLIWELL, Willliam James |
Industrial disease |
| 25/07/2024 |
25/07/2024 |
HOLMES, Mandy Marie |
Suicide |
| 25/07/2024 |
25/07/2024 |
LUND, Anthony |
Industrial disease |
| 25/07/2024 |
25/07/2024 |
PICKLES, Sheila |
Accident |
| 25/07/2024 |
25/07/2024 |
SWALES, Michael |
Drug related |
| 26/07/2024 |
26/07/2024 |
BONNEY, Anne Mary |
Anne Mary BONNEY suffered an unwitnessed fall in January 2024 resulting in a bleed on her brain which developed, requiring surgery undertaken on 7th March 2024. Following the operation there was a fresh bleed most likely caused by an existing medical condition which led to her death at Royal Preston Hospital on 15th March 2024. |
| 26/07/2024 |
26/07/2024 |
GLANCY, David |
Drug related |
| 26/07/2024 |
26/07/2024 |
GRAHAM, Linda Rose |
Alcohol related |
| 26/07/2024 |
26/07/2024 |
SANDIFORD, Alfred |
Alfred SANDIFORD died at Royal Preston Hospital on the 9th of June 2024 from an infection following falls at his home resulting in a head injury |
| 30/07/2024 |
30/07/2024 |
CARUS, Margaret |
Margaret CARUS died on 24 July 2024 following a fall at her home address in the garden on 20 July 2024. Her death was caused by injuries sustained in the fall but contributed to significantly by her underlying diseases. |
| 30/07/2024 |
31/07/2024 |
HATCH, James Christian William |
Suicide |
| 30/07/2024 |
30/07/2024 |
KELLY, Robert Joseph |
Misadventure |
| 30/07/2024 |
30/07/2024 |
REA, Wendy Josephine |
Wendy Josephine REA who suffered from a number of comorbidities including renal failure died at her home on the 22nd of April 2024 from an infection following an earlier collapse at her home resulting in a fracture of her femur requiring surgery on the 5th of January 2024, the site of which became infected |
| 01/08/2024 |
01/08/2024 |
BANNISTER, Joan |
Natural causes |
| 01/08/2024 |
01/08/2024 |
GRAHAM, Bonnie Cianna |
At 3.30am on 30.3.23 Bonnie Cianna GRAHAM, aged six weeks, was found unresponsive at home. She did not respond to resuscitation efforts and passed away at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. She had a cold and mild constipation in the days before but was otherwise well. She was last was fed at 2am on 30.3.23 before going back to sleep next to her twin. There was nothing occluding her face at the time she was discovered and it is not been possible to ascertain the cause of her death. |
| 01/08/2024 |
01/08/2024 |
PERNA, Jack Laurie |
Jack Laurie PERNA was found deceased on 25 February 2024 at his home address. He had been suffering with a chest infection. Toxicology identified drugs in Jack's body which had a respiratory depressant effect. The combination of the bronchopneumonia with the drugs caused his death |
| 05/08/2024 |
05/08/2024 |
BOSTOCK, Peter Frank |
Peter Frank BOSTOCK died on 9 May 2024 at Sutton Grange Care Home, Banks, Southport. Mr BOSTOCK was admitted to hospital following a fall at the care home where he resided. A left fractured neck of femur was diagnosed which was operated upon. He was subsequently discharged back to the care home but was noticed to be increasing in frailty. He did not recover. |
| 05/08/2024 |
05/08/2024 |
GREENFIELD, Richard Lee |
Suicide |
| 05/08/2024 |
05/08/2024 |
McMAHON, Christopher James |
Drug-related |
| 05/08/2024 |
05/08/2024 |
RAYYAZ, Mohammad |
Drug related death |
| 05/08/2024 |
05/08/2024 |
WIGNALL, Theresa |
Theresa WIGNALL died on the 14th December 2023 at the River Lune, Low Road, Lancaster. Mrs WIGNALL suffered with significant mental health problems following the loss of her adult son in early 2023. Mrs WIGNALL had received both inpatient and community mental health support. She was taking a number of medications to support her mental health, one of which was discontinued due to fears about possible addiction. Mrs WIGNALL showed no signs of addiction and the removal of this medication without changes to her support plans or existing medication contributed to a decline in her wellbeing. By December 7th 2023, mental health practitioners felt that Mrs WIGNALL required consideration for inpatient admission but a psychiatric review on the 11th December 2023 concluded that she was safe in the community and no referral was made for inpatient care or increased community support. On the morning of December 14th 2023, Mrs WIGNALL drove in her car to the River Lune and entered the water with the intention of ending her own life. This intention must be viewed in the context of her severe psychotic depression and the mental health crisis she was experiencing. |
| 05/08/2024 |
05/08/2024 |
YOUSAF, Adil |
Suicide |
| 06/08/2024 |
06/08/2024 |
DYSON, Lynda |
Lynda DYSON died having developed an infection from serious pressure damage to her skin. Mrs DYSON was known to be at risk of pressure damage but there were missed opportunities to provide care and treatment for damage once it was identified. Mrs DYSON's health continued to deteriorate and she developed an infection which caused her death, which was contributed to by neglect. |
| 06/08/2024 |
06/08/2024 |
MONK, Rowan |
Rowan MONK died on the 13th January 2024 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. She had a number of underlying health conditions and had developed boils to her groin. These became infected and on the 4th January 2024 Miss MONK attended hospital by ambulance. It was initially unclear whether she was suffering from cellulitis or necrotising fasciitis and further investigations were necessary prior to reaching a confirmed diagnosis. Miss MONK was taken to theatre for debridement of the skin and underwent a number of procedures before her organs began to fail and she died. Miss MONK's underlying conditions played a role in both the initial development of her boils and infection, and her impaired physiological reserve to fight against the necrotising fasciitis and the trauma of the necessary surgeries which followed. |
| 06/08/2024 |
06/08/2024 |
PASCOE, LYNDA |
Drug related death |
| 07/08/2024 |
07/08/2024 |
ECCLES, Hector Lloyd |
Road traffic collision |
| 07/08/2024 |
07/08/2024 |
HODSON, Karen Michelle |
Karen HODSON was found deceased on 12th March 2024. She died of dihydrocodeine toxicity as a result of prescription medication that she had ingested. It has not been possible on the available evidence to determine what she intended in taking the medication. |
| 07/08/2024 |
07/08/2024 |
SANDISON, Olivia Rose |
Olivia SANDISON died having inhaled several aerosol cans, causing a cardiac arrest. |
| 07/08/2024 |
07/08/2024 |
STEMPSKI, Dominik Jakub |
Suicide |
| 08/08/2024 |
08/08/2024 |
DOBSON, David John |
David John DOBSON died on 1 May 2024 at Royal Infirmary, Lancaster in Lancashire. Ten days prior to admission to hospital Mr DOBSON fell in his garden and hit his head. He did not have any symptoms suggesting any serious injury, so did not seek medical treatment until he became unresponsive. A significant brain injury was diagnosed following attendance at the hospital, from which he did not recover |
| 08/08/2024 |
08/08/2024 |
GRAHAM, Steven Richard |
Natural causes |
| 08/08/2024 |
08/08/2024 |
RIDGWAY, Kathleen |
Industrial disease |
| 08/08/2024 |
08/08/2024 |
SMITH, Daniel Martin |
Suicide |
| 09/08/2024 |
09/08/2024 |
BANKS, David |
David BANKS died on 3 August 2024 at Royal Infirmary, Lancaster following a severe chest infection contributed to by a neurological injury sustained in a road traffic collision in 1996 |
| 09/08/2024 |
09/08/2024 |
BROWN, Margaret |
Industrial disease |
| 09/08/2024 |
09/08/2024 |
SANDERSON, Robert Colin |
Robert Colin SANDERSON died on the 9th November 2023 at the East Lancashire Hospice, Park Lee Road, Blackburn. He had a number of underlying health conditions which had caused him to develop a leg ulcer. Mr SANDERSON underwent surgery for femoro-posterior tibial bypass on the 27th September 2023 which was uneventful. Following the surgery, Mr SANDERSON suffered a heart attack, following which his graft required repair in a further surgery. After the second surgery, Mr SANDERSON suffered a second heart attack and his wound became infected. A final surgery removed the graft but Mr SANDERSON's health continued to decline and he was transferred to a hospice where he died. |
| 12/08/2024 |
12/08/2024 |
WEST, Louise Anne |
Misadventure |
| 14/08/2024 |
14/08/2024 |
BROWN, Bethany Tricia |
Bethany Tricia BROWN died on 20 March 2024 at her home address. Bethany was found in her bedroom unresponsive. Empty blister packets of her mother's medication were found nearby. She died as a result of the combination of that medication, which she had ingested. It has not been possible to determine what Bethany intended when taking the medication |
| 14/08/2024 |
14/08/2024 |
JACKSON, Peter William |
Alcohol related |
| 14/08/2024 |
14/08/2024 |
RIDSDALE, Margaret Theresa |
Margaret Theresa RIDSDALE died at Royal Blackburn Hospital on the 3rd of November 2023 having ingested and excessive prescribed medication however her intentions at the time could not be determined |
| 15/08/2024 |
15/08/2024 |
DAVIES, Marion |
Marion DAVIES died on the 8th August 2024 at the St John's Hospice, Slyne Road, Lancaster as a result of
mesothelioma. Mrs DAVIES' mesothelioma was cause by exposure, directly or indirectly, to asbestos. It is not possible
to determine the circumstances of her exposure to asbestos. |
| 15/08/2024 |
15/08/2024 |
HARVEY, Kelly Jane |
Natural Causes |
| 15/08/2024 |
15/08/2024 |
LONGWORTH-SMITH, Patricia Alice |
Suicide |
| 15/08/2024 |
15/08/2024 |
MISKIN, John David |
John David MISKIN died on the 12th of May 2024 at Hope house nursing home Clayton-le-Moors from a condition closely associated with asbestos exposure however where when or how any exposure occurred could not be as ascertained |
| 15/08/2024 |
15/08/2024 |
ROSCOE, Laura Jayne |
Drug related death |
| 15/08/2024 |
15/08/2024 |
SORBIE, Jeannette Linda |
Misadventure |
| 15/08/2024 |
15/08/2024 |
WHELAN, John Joseph |
Suicide |
| 16/08/2024 |
16/08/2024 |
GIBNEY, Christopher Francis Thomas |
Road traffic collision |
| 16/08/2024 |
16/08/2024 |
SIMPSON, Peter Edward |
Peter Edward SIMPSON died on the 27th February 2024 at Plantation Street, Burnley having entered the canal and drowned. Prior to entering the canal, Mr SIMPSON expressed that he was feeling unwell. He had taken medication that morning which causes symptoms including dizziness. Mr SIMPSON was a capable swimmer and if otherwise well would have attempted to exit the canal. There is no evidence that Mr SIMPSON deliberately entered the water. |
| 16/08/2024 |
16/08/2024 |
SYMANOWICZ, Adam Janusz |
Misadventure |
| 19/08/2024 |
19/09/2024 |
ARMSTRONG, Stephen John David |
Suicide |
| 19/08/2024 |
19/08/2024 |
EDGE, Dennis |
Accidental death |
| 19/08/2024 |
19/08/2024 |
HORWOOD, Robert James |
Natural causes |
| 19/08/2024 |
19/08/2024 |
MURRAY, Julie Anne |
Natural |
| 19/08/2024 |
19/08/2024 |
PARKER, Benjamin Edwin |
Misadventure |
| 20/08/2024 |
20/08/2024 |
ADAMS, Robert |
Suicide |
| 20/08/2024 |
20/08/2024 |
MALONEY, Simon William |
Drug related death |
| 21/08/2024 |
21/08/2024 |
LAWLOR, Josephine Pia |
Suicide |
| 21/08/2024 |
21/08/2024 |
ORD, Jason Leonard |
Road traffic collision |
| 21/08/2024 |
21/08/2024 |
PORTER, Roger Philip |
Roger Philip PORTER died at Royal Blackburn Hospital on the 8th of April 2024 from multi organ failure following surgery undertaken on the 5th of April 2024 for a perforated duodenal ulcer. Whilst the diagnosis and operation were delayed it is unlikely that due to his comorbidities earlier surgery would have extended his life. |
| 22/08/2024 |
22/08/2024 |
RICHARDSON, Janet |
Janet RICHARDSON died on 1 October 2023 at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. Janet was admitted to hospital (following a fall at home) where a traumatic head injury was diagnosed from which she did not recover. It has not been possible on the available to determine how the fall occurred |
| 23/08/2024 |
23/08/2024 |
AKRAM, Malik |
Malik Faisal AKRAM died shortly after 9pm on 15 January 2022 at the Congegation Beth Israel Synagogue at 6100 Pleasant Run Road, Colleyville, Texas. Malik Faisal AKRAM detained hostages at the Synagogue and died after being shot by Federal Agents. |
| 27/08/2024 |
27/08/2024 |
BLACKSHAW, Gary Edward |
Gary Edward BLACKSHAW died on the 11th April 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital. Mr BLACKSHAW was an active and adventurous man until he suffered a stroke in 2007 which left him with significant disabilities. By late 2023, his care needs had increased and he was resident at Hulton House Care Home. In the months prior to his death, Mr BLACKSHAW's wellbeing had deteriorated and he suffered significant pressure ulcers which became infected. On the 9th April 2024 Mr BLACKSHAW was admitted to hospital and noted to have low oxygen saturations. He died on the 11th April 2024 as a result of pneumonia which was not evident in blood tests or x-rays taken in life. |
| 28/08/2024 |
28/08/2024 |
DUNNE, Stuart |
Drug related death |
| 28/08/2024 |
28/08/2024 |
LANG, Philip Alan |
Suicide |
| 28/08/2024 |
28/08/2024 |
MATAK, Irfan Ibrahim |
Drug related death |
| 29/08/2024 |
29/08/2024 |
HUGHES, Jefferey Frederick |
Jeffrey Frederick HUGHES died on 25 February 2024 at East Lancashire Hospice, Park Lee Road, Blackburn in Lancashire. Mr HUGHES was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent a bronchoscopy to review his lungs but suffered a hypoxaemic cardiac arrest due to pulmonary haemorrhage from the biopsy needle, which is a known but rare complication of the procedure. He subsequently suffered from confusion and his health deteriorated before being admitted to a hospice |
| 29/08/2024 |
29/08/2024 |
PIKE, Phillip |
Misadventure |
| 29/08/2024 |
29/08/2024 |
ROBERTSON, Angus Herbert Donald |
Angus Herbert Donald ROBERTSON, a serving Naval Officer, died on the 27th March 2024 at the Asklepios Klinik St Georg, Hamburg, Germany. Lieutenant ROBERTSON had been on a night out with colleagues, following which he returned to his cabin and secured a ligature. He was found by colleagues and resuscitation was initially successful, which allowed for a transfer to hospital. Lieutenant ROBERTSON later died of injuries caused by the ligature. The ligature was tied deliberately by Lieutenant ROBERTSON with the intention to at that time to end his own life. However, he had no known mental health difficulties, a successful and promising career and close personal and family relationships. There is no evidence of prior planning to end his life. |
| 30/08/2024 |
05/09/2024 |
BOOTH, Benjamin John |
Misadventure |
| 03/09/2024 |
03/09/2024 |
HARE, Kenneth John |
Kenneth John HARE died on the 15th March 2024 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of an aortic root abscess. Mr HARE underwent surgery in May 2023 to treat an underlying heart condition. Following that surgery, his health deteriorated and despite significant interventions he did not recover. |
| 05/09/2024 |
05/09/2024 |
HILTON, Elainena Sylvia Edna |
Elainena Sylvia Edna HILTON died on the 22nd April 2024 at the Salford Royal Hospital as a result of acute liver failure. Ms HILTON had a complex medical history following development of acute mesenteric ischaemia in 2023 which required multiple surgeries and left her with a permanent central line in situ. In April 2024, Ms HILTON became unwell and then developed acute liver failure, caused by an infection from her central line. Despite treatment, her liver failed and caused her death. |
| 05/09/2024 |
05/09/2024 |
MURTAGH, Edward George |
On 7 June 2024 Edward George MURTAGH, who was suffering from advanced dementia and depression, was found lying on the floor of the bedroom in his care home accommodation having looped the cord of the bedside call bell around his neck, as a result of which he suffered fatal injury. By reason of his dementia, his intention when he put the cord around his neck cannot be established. |
| 05/09/2024 |
05/09/2024 |
PLOWRIGHT, Paul |
Drug related death |
| 06/09/2024 |
06/09/2024 |
BRADSHAW, Barbara |
Barbara BRADSHAW died on the 28th April 2024 at the Lowfield House Residential Home, Railway View Avenue, Clitheroe, as a result of injuries she sustained falling from her wheelchair. Mrs BRADSHAW had previously suffered a stroke which left her requiring the use of a wheelchair. On the 27th April 2024, Mrs BRADSHAW slid out of her wheelchair, injuring herself. Paramedics attended but Mrs BRADSHAW did not wish to attend at hospital and died the following morning. |
| 09/09/2024 |
09/09/2024 |
GOFF, Derek Anthony |
Suicide |
| 09/09/2024 |
09/09/2024 |
GREENWOOD, Jon Barrie William |
Suicide |
| 09/09/2024 |
09/09/2024 |
LAYCOCK, Connor Christopher |
Drug related |
| 09/09/2024 |
09/09/2024 |
SIMPSON, Michael James |
Suicide |
| 09/09/2024 |
09/09/2024 |
TOWERS, Michael David |
Misadventure |
| 09/09/2024 |
09/09/2024 |
WALKER, Rosie |
Rosie WALKER died on the 29th May 2022 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a result of impaired breathing, having fallen asleep on a sofa with her father. The impairment to Rosie's breathing was entirely unintentional and a consequence of the sleeping environment and not a deliberate act. |
| 10/09/2024 |
10/09/2024 |
BUTTERWORTH, Alan |
Alan BUTTERWORTH died on the 2nd May 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital as a result of bleeding within his brain. Mr BUTTERWORTH had been an inpatient at the hospital since early April 2024 and was suffering with metastatic cancer. On the 30th April 2024, Mr BUTTERWORTH got out of bed and became dizzy which caused him to fall and bang his head. The fall caused bleeding within his brain which caused his death. |
| 10/09/2024 |
10/09/2024 |
NUNN, Susan |
Susan NUNN died on the 6th February 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital as a result of bleeding in her brain following a biopsy. Mrs NUNN had recently been diagnosed with a glioblastoma and was undertaking a biopsy to establish possible treatment options. Following the biopsy, Mrs NUNN suffered with bleeding in her brain which caused her death. Bleeding is a recognised complication of the biopsy process. |
| 11/09/2024 |
11/09/2024 |
CUNLIFFE, Michael John |
Michael John CUNLIFFE died on the 13th June 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital after suffering a stroke. In the early hours of the 7th June 2024 Mr CUNLIFFE had a fall down stairs at home which caused bleeding within his brain. He was taken to the hospital and whilst in hospital suffered the stroke which caused his death. It is not possible to determine whether an accident or medical event caused Mr CUNLIFFE to fall. |
| 11/09/2024 |
11/09/2024 |
VICKERS, David |
Misadventure |
| 12/09/2024 |
12/09/2024 |
BROMILOW, Gladys Ruth |
On 16th December 2023 Gladys Bromilow was admitted to Chorley District Hospital with infections to her legs and lungs. Prior to discharge, on 11th January 2024 she fell and fractured her hip. She was transferred to Royal Preston Hospital for surgery on 12th January 2024, which was uneventful. Despite ongoing post-operative treatment she developed Covid pneumonitis and suffered an exacerbation of her long standing lung conditions and passed away on 20th January 2024. |
| 12/09/2024 |
12/09/2024 |
FARADAY, Katherine |
Suicide |
| 12/09/2024 |
12/09/2024 |
HAWTHORNTHWAITE, John |
John HAWTHORNTHWAITE, otherwise known as Jack HAWTHORNTHWAITE, was found deceased on the 7th February 2024 at Brussels Road, Darwen. Mr HAWTHORNTHWAITE had suffered with dementia and last lived at the Highfield Residential Home. He was prone to leaving the home. On the 13th March 2001, Mr HAWTHORNTHWAITE left the home and did not return. A police investigation did not locate him. His skeletal remains were discovered at Brussels Road and due to this it has not been possible to ascertain Mr HAWTHORNTHWAITE's cause of death. There is no evidence to suggest that he was the victim of any crime or intended to end his own life. |
| 12/09/2024 |
12/09/2024 |
JONES, Dennis John |
Drug related |
| 12/09/2024 |
12/09/2024 |
McDONALD, Brian Lawrence |
Suicide |
| 12/09/2024 |
12/09/2024 |
STONE, Bronya Alisa |
Suicide |
| 12/09/2024 |
12/09/2024 |
WAREING, Anne Yvonne |
Accidental death |
| 12/09/2024 |
12/09/2024 |
ZIELINSKI, Marcin Wojciech |
Marcin Wojciech ZIELINSKI was found deceased on the 7th April 2024 at 29 Sun Street, Lancaster. It is not possible to determine whether Mr ZIELINSKI died as a result of the potentially fatal amount of alcohol he ingested shortly before his death or whether his death was the result of ischaemic heart disease. Mr ZIELINSKI's death may have resulted from the combined effects of both excessive alcohol consumption and sudden cardiac failure |
| 13/09/2024 |
13/09/2024 |
BULL, Thomas James |
Accidental death |
| 13/09/2024 |
13/09/2024 |
McGOWAN, Allan William |
Allan William MCGOWAN was found dead at his home on the 13th of April 2024 having ingested an excess of drugs including heroin although there was no evidence available to explain his drug use or the circumstances in which the drugs were taken |
| 13/09/2024 |
13/09/2024 |
MENGELLA, Diane Jacqueline |
Diane MENGELLA was admitted to hospital on 5th February 2024 following left leg pain. She was found to have ischaemia in the leg and a decision was made to amputate the same day. Following amputation the ischaemia continued and despite care and treatment the condition of the amputation site and Ms MENGELLA's health deteriorated. Following surgery there was a prolonged period of immobility, causing Ms MENGELLA to develop pressure sore damage, which led to an infection. Also identified during this period a necrotic lung mass. Both the infection and the lung mass contributed to Ms MENGELLA's decline. Ms MENGELLA continued to deteriorate but was discharged to receive palliative care in the community. She was re-admitted to hospital to manage the ischaemic amputation site and pressure damage but her health continued decline. Ms MENGELLA was again discharged for palliative care in the community. She died at home on 30th April 2024. |
| 13/09/2024 |
13/09/2024 |
NIXON, George |
Natural causes |
| 16/09/2024 |
16/09/2024 |
BEAUMONT, Michael George |
Suicide |
| 16/09/2024 |
16/09/2024 |
BLACKBURN, Joanne Linda |
Misadventure |
| 16/09/2024 |
16/09/2024 |
EMERSON, Patricia King |
Patricia King EMERSON died on the 24th June 2024 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. On the 22nd June 2024, Mrs EMERSON suffered a fall at her home and sustained an intracerebral bleed. There were no treatment options available for Mrs EMERSON, who had significant underlying health conditions which were being investigated at the time of her death. It is not possible to determine whether an accident or a medical event caused Mrs EMERSON to fall |
| 16/09/2024 |
16/09/2024 |
GILL, Jack |
Jack GILL died on the 18th July 2024 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a result of injuries he sustained in a fall from a parked car. |
| 16/09/2024 |
16/09/2024 |
HUDSON, Mary Irene |
Mary Irene HUDSON died on the 13th July 2024 at the Favordale Home for the Elderly, Byron Road, Colne as a result of epithelioid mesothelioma. The mesothelioma was caused by exposure to asbestos. It has not been possible to determine the source of Mrs HUDSON's exposure to asbestos which may have been via her employment and may additionally or alternatively have been via her husband's employment. |
| 16/09/2024 |
16/09/2024 |
KEY, Brian |
Misadventure |
| 16/09/2024 |
16/09/2024 |
MARTIN, Kenneth Leslie |
Kenneth Leslie MARTIN died on the 19th May 2024 at 47a Salford Road, Galgate, Lancaster, as a result of malignant mesothelioma in circumstances where it cannot be established if or when he was ever exposed to asbestos during the course of his working life |
| 16/09/2024 |
16/09/2024 |
SENIOR, Eva |
Road traffic collision |
| 16/09/2024 |
16/09/2024 |
WILFORD, Mavis |
Mavis WILFORD died on the 5th July 2024 at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan, as a result of injuries she sustained in a fall. It is not possible to determine whether an accident or medical event caused Mrs WILFORD to fall. She reported feeling dizzy immediately prior to falling. |
| 17/09/2024 |
17/09/2024 |
COLETTA, Benjamin Antonio |
Suicide |
| 17/09/2024 |
17/09/2024 |
FOREMAN, John |
John FOREMAN died on the 12th May 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital. He was admitted to hospital on the 26th April 2024 following a fall whilst out walking which caused a fracture to his neck of femur that was surgically treated. After the surgery, whilst an inpatient, Mr FOREMAN got out of bed where he slipped and fell. This second fall caused a bleed within his brain. To attempt to stop the bleeding, Mr FOREMAN's blood thinning medication was discontinued and he developed a pulmonary embolism which caused his death. |
| 17/09/2024 |
17/09/2024 |
GRIFFIN, Joseph |
Joseph GRIFFIN died during a procedure to insert a stent to treat an acute thrombotic occlusion. The thrombus had developed at the site of a previously grafted aortic stent. Mr GRIFFIN had a number of pre-existing cardiac issues. On 3rd May 2024 he suffered a cardiac event which led to his collapse. He was taken to accident and emergency where a CT scan revealed the thrombus. Advice was sought from specialist teams but it was decided that as Mr GRIFFIN was critically ill, cardiothoracic surgical intervention was not appropriate. A decision was made to insert a further stent but Mr GRIFFIN died during the procedure. |
| 17/09/2024 |
17/09/2024 |
HOLT, Philip Anthony |
Road traffic collision |
| 17/09/2024 |
17/09/2024 |
PUGH, Michael James |
Drug related death |
| 18/09/2024 |
18/09/2024 |
KNIGHT, Wayne Christopher |
Drug related death |
| 18/09/2024 |
18/09/2024 |
SCOTT, Alistair Duncan |
Alistair Duncan SCOTT who suffered from a number of comorbidities died at Royal Blackburn Hospital on the 11th of April 2024 from an infection having been admitted to hospital on the 5th of April 2024 a dressing on his right foot was not removed until the 9th of April 2024 resulting in an above knee amputation from which he did not recover |
| 19/09/2024 |
19/09/2024 |
HOLT, Gabriel Jack |
Misadventure |
| 19/09/2024 |
19/09/2024 |
MEADOW, Joseph Herbert |
Joseph Herbert MEADOW died at Chorley and South Ribble General Hospital on the 2nd of June 2024 having been exposed to asbestos during his working life although when and where that happened could not be better ascertained |
| 19/09/2024 |
19/09/2024 |
WATERHOUSE, James Peter |
James Peter WATERHOUSE was found dead at his home on the 3rd of May 2024 however no cause of death could be ascertained due to decomposition |
| 19/09/2024 |
19/09/2024 |
WHALLEY, Jonathan James |
Suicide |
| 20/09/2024 |
20/09/2024 |
CANT, Christine |
Natural causes |
| 20/09/2024 |
20/09/2024 |
ECCLES, Frederick |
Accidental death |
| 20/09/2024 |
20/09/2024 |
HOLMES, Peter John |
Suicide |
| 20/09/2024 |
20/09/2024 |
JARZECKI, Jakub Stanislaw |
Drug related death |
| 23/09/2024 |
23/09/2024 |
BHAYAT, Mohammed Salim |
Drugs related death |
| 23/09/2024 |
23/09/2024 |
HALL, Stuart Antony |
Drugs related death |
| 23/09/2024 |
23/09/2024 |
QUIGLEY, David |
Drugs related death |
| 24/09/2024 |
24/09/2024 |
FORRESTER, Timothy John |
Drug related death |
| 24/09/2024 |
24/09/2024 |
MULLEN, Jan Elizabeth |
Misadventure |
| 24/09/2024 |
24/09/2024 |
ORMISHER, Thomas |
Misadventure |
| 24/09/2024 |
24/09/2024 |
THORNTON, David Alan |
Suicide |
| 24/09/2024 |
27/09/2024 |
YOUNG, Marina Sharon |
Marina Sharon YOUNG died on 22 June 2022 after a 39 hour wait for a hospital bed in Royal Preston Hospital's Accident & Emergency Department. Her death, due to asthma, was preventable and was caused by neglect characterised both by a gross failure to provide appropriate assessment and medical care and an inadequate escalation of her management to specialist physicians or ITU. |
| 25/09/2024 |
25/09/2024 |
LISHMAN, Allan |
Allan LISHMAN who suffered from a number of comorbidities died at Royal Blackburn Hospital on the 6th of January 2024 from an infection. He had attended hospital on the 4th of January 2024 following a fall and was managed throughout in the emergency department. There was evidence of poor monitoring of his observations and medications prior to his death. |
| 25/09/2024 |
25/09/2024 |
PININGTON, Pauline Mary |
Pauline Mary PININGTON died on 5 July 2023 at Royal Infirmary, Lancaster in Lancashire. Pauline underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in order to remove common bile duct stones and was discharged shortly after the ERCP following an Xray which identified the stones had been removed. However, she had been suffering with significant abdominal pain following the procedure, so reattended the hospital the following day. She was diagnosed with sepsis due to cholangitis and antibiotic treatment started. A CT scan was undertaken later that evening which unexpectedly revealed multiple gallstones, dilatation of bile ducts and stones in the distal common bile duct causing biliary dilatation. By this stage Pauline was very unwell. A surgical review completed the next day identified the need to improve biliary drainage but Pauline deteriorated before the treatment plan was put in place and did not recover |
| 26/09/2024 |
26/09/2024 |
FALLOWS, Joseph |
Joseph FALLOWS died on the 4th July 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Mr FALLOWS underwent surgery on the 27th June 2023 to remove a tumour in his bowel. Following his surgery, he initially recovered well but then his health deteriorated. Early signs of deterioration were not noted and escalated and Mr FALLOWS struggled with significant pain. By the 3rd July 2023, Mr FALLOWS was significantly unwell and he was taken for emergency surgery which revealed that his large and small bowel had died as a result of a lack of blood flow caused by a blood clot. Mr FALLOWS' care was reorientated to palliative care and he died in the early hours of the 4th July 2023. |
| 27/09/2024 |
27/09/2024 |
BUSFIELD, Martin Anthony |
Suicide |
| 27/09/2024 |
27/09/2024 |
SCHOLLICK, Stephen Paul |
Misadventure |
| 30/09/2024 |
30/09/2024 |
HORN, Martin John |
Accident |
| 30/09/2024 |
30/09/2024 |
REDMAN, James Albert |
Suicide |
| 30/09/2024 |
30/09/2024 |
SIEGEL, Rollo George |
Drugs related death |
| 01/10/2024 |
01/10/2024 |
MILLS, Tony Allan |
Suicide |
| 01/10/2024 |
01/10/2024 |
PICKSTOCK, Graeme |
Alcohol related |
| 02/10/2024 |
02/10/2024 |
BARKER, Kay |
Kay BARKER died on the 20th January 2024 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Mrs BARKER had been diagnosed in late 2023 with bowel cancer for which she had undergone surgery and chemotherapy. On the 19th January 2024, Mrs BARKER was noted to have low blood pressure and was feeling unwell. She attended the Burnley General Hospital and was later transferred to the Royal Blackburn Hospital. On the 20th January 2024 at around 15:45, Mrs BARKER collapsed in a toilet cubicle and despite attempts to resuscitate her, she died as a result of pulmonary embolism. Mrs BARKER was at increased risk of pulmonary embolism due to her cancer and chemotherapy. |
| 03/10/2024 |
03/10/2024 |
ARCHER, Alun |
Natural causes |
| 04/10/2024 |
04/10/2024 |
BARNES, George Edward |
Drug related |
| 04/10/2024 |
04/10/2024 |
EVANS, Norman Arthur |
Norman Arthur EVANS died on the 5th July 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital. Mr EVANS was the carer for his wife and was found having fallen from his bed by her. Assistance was not sought immediately due to the cognitive needs of his wife. Mr EVANS had suffered bleeding within his brain as a result of his fall and also tested positive for COVID-19. Whilst in hospital, his condition deteriorated and his care was re-orientated to palliative care. It is not possible to determine whether an accident or medical event caused Mr EVANS to fall from his bed. |
| 04/10/2024 |
04/10/2024 |
JOSLIN, David Joseph |
Suicide |
| 07/10/2024 |
07/10/2024 |
LIVESEY, Lena |
Natural causes |
| 08/10/2024 |
08/10/2024 |
MOSS, Jacqueline Gail |
Jacqueline Gail MOSS died on the 21st January 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital. Mrs MOSS suffered a subarachnoid haemorrhage caused by an aneurysm in 2016, following which her health deteriorated. By December 2022, Mrs MOSS was bed bound and required care for all activities of daily living. She had a naso-gastric tube in situ for oral intake. She lived in a care home and during her time there she became dehydrated and constipated, in part due to a lack of appropriate fluid intake and bowel management. Her constipation caused a perforation to her abdominal viscus which resulted in her death. Mrs MOSS' death was contributed to by neglect on the part of the care home responsible for her care. |
| 09/10/2024 |
09/10/2024 |
RIMMER, Angela Anita |
Accidental death |
| 10/10/2024 |
10/10/2024 |
GREENHALGH, John James |
Accident |
| 10/10/2024 |
10/10/2024 |
HAY, Phyllis Mary |
Phyllis Mary HAY who suffered from a number of comorbidities died on the 28th of June 2024 at Saint Catherine's Hospice from an infection following a fall in her care home from her bed on the 21st of June 2024 causing a bleed on her brain. She had been cared for with significantly reduced capacity since her return to the care home on the 5th of June 2024 after her discharge from hospital where she had been treated for a fractured left neck of femur caused by an earlier fall in her care home on the 19th of May 2024 when she had fallen in a bathroom whilst unaccompanied |
| 11/10/2024 |
11/10/2024 |
HINES, Rafe Edward Stratford |
Rafe Edward Stratford HINES died on the 9th of December 2023 at Royal Blackburn hospital from a kidney disorder. He had been admitted to hospital on the 30th of November 2023 following a collapse at his home and underwent an initial consultant review and bloods were taken and analysed. There was no follow-up review or bloods taken thereafter until the 4th of December by which time his condition has significantly deteriorated. |
| 14/10/2024 |
14/10/2024 |
BRADY, Scott Lee |
Scott Lee BRADY died on the 27th May 2024 at 8 Waddington Road, Preston, from the effects of ingesting a fatal quantity of drugs. It has not been possible on the available evidence to determine what Mr BRADY intended by ingesting the drugs |
| 14/10/2024 |
14/10/2024 |
COTTAM, Paul |
Suicide |
| 14/10/2024 |
14/10/2024 |
HENDERSON, Candace |
Accident |
| 14/10/2024 |
14/10/2024 |
WARBURTON, Robert |
Accident |
| 14/10/2024 |
14/10/2024 |
WHITTAKER, Philip Andrew |
Philip Andrew WHITTAKER died on 11 July 2024 at Royal Preston Hospital, Preston in Lancashire. Mr WHITTAKER was admitted to hospital feeling unwell. During an extended stay, he deteriorated. He died as a result of mesenteric ischemia which was caused by reduced blood supply caused by clots which developed as a result of Mr WHITTAKER's age, previous smoking history, diabetes, high blood pressure and prior recreational drug use |
| 15/10/2024 |
15/10/2024 |
ALLEN, Diana |
Accidental death |
| 15/10/2024 |
15/10/2024 |
BLINKHORN, Garry Paul |
Accident |
| 15/10/2024 |
15/10/2024 |
HOWIESON, Mark Stephen |
Mark Stephen HOWIESON died on the 6th of July 2024 at his nursing home. He had become progressively more frail following a road traffic collision in 1998 in which he had sustained a traumatic brain injury. |
| 15/10/2024 |
15/10/2024 |
MCGOWAN, Caden |
Misadventure |
| 15/10/2024 |
15/10/2024 |
NICOLSON, Robert James Kerr |
Drug relate death |
| 15/10/2024 |
15/10/2024 |
REID, Peter John |
Drink related death |
| 15/10/2024 |
15/10/2024 |
UMERJI, Yunus Vally Mohmed |
Accidental death |
| 15/10/2024 |
15/10/2024 |
WILLIAMS, Stephen James |
Drug related death |
| 16/10/2024 |
16/10/2024 |
JOHNSON, Jeanette Ann |
Jeanette Ann JOHNSON died on 2 September 2022 at Royal Preston Hospital, Preston in Lancashire. Mrs JOHNSON was admitted to hospital with signs of confusion. Several days following her admission and after a significant period of immobility, her condition suddenly worsened before quickly going into cardiac arrest. She did not recover. Mrs JOHNSON died as a result of a pulmonary thromboembolism |
| 16/10/2024 |
16/10/2024 |
SHEALS, Kate Elizabeth |
Suicide |
| 17/10/2024 |
17/10/2024 |
HOLT, Peter Warren |
Accidental death |
| 17/10/2024 |
17/10/2024 |
SCHOFIELD, Eileen |
On the 22 June 2022 Eileen SCHOFIELD fell and struck her head on the bedside table in her room at Belvedere Care Home, Accrington, as a result of which she suffered unsurvivable injury in the form of a subdural haematoma and deteriorated and subsequently died at Royal Blackburn Hospital on 18 July 2024. |
| 18/10/2024 |
18/10/2024 |
BAMFORD, Steven Laurence |
Death by suicide |
| 18/10/2024 |
18/10/2024 |
COGAN, Elizabeth |
Accidental death |
| 18/10/2024 |
18/10/2024 |
DEWHURST, Michael Howard |
Natural causes |
| 18/10/2024 |
18/10/2024 |
DUFF, Maralyn |
Maralyn DUFF was found deceased on the 15th July 2024 at 23 Padiham Road, Sabden. Mrs DUFF suffered a fall which caused a traumatic head injury from which she did not recover. It cannot be determined whether a medical event or an accident caused her to fall and sustain the injury |
| 18/10/2024 |
18/10/2024 |
HARRIS , Nathan Paul |
Suicide |
| 21/10/2024 |
24/10/2024 |
ASLAM, Nasir Ifzal |
Nasir Ifzal ASLAM died on 2nd March 2023 at Royal Preston Hospital, Lancashire. Mr ASLAM died of multiple trauma as a result of injuries from the fall from Clitheroe Road Bridge.
Mr ASLAM climbed over the railings of the bridge and dropped to the carriageway below having intended to end his life.
Mr ASLAM's decision to end his life was impacted by long standing issues with his sleep and mental health. |
| 21/10/2024 |
21/10/2024 |
KIMBERLEY, James Joseph |
Suicide |
| 21/10/2024 |
21/10/2024 |
MALONE, Jason |
Jason MALONE died on the 6th June 2024 at 53 Springfield Bank, Burnley, from the effects of codeine and amitriptyline toxicity. Mr MALONE'S intentions at the time of ingesting the codeine and amitriptyline cannot be determined |
| 22/10/2024 |
22/10/2024 |
BEAZER, Jonathan |
Suicide |
| 22/10/2024 |
22/10/2024 |
DEAN, Colin James |
Suicide |
| 22/10/2024 |
22/10/2024 |
HOWARTH, Albert |
Industrial disease |
| 22/10/2024 |
22/10/2024 |
SHERRIFF, Iwan |
Alcohol related death |
| 23/10/2024 |
23/10/2024 |
NEWSHAM, Bernadette |
Bernadette NEWSHAM who suffered from a number of comorbidities died on the 25th of July 2024 at the Royal
Preston hospital from an infection having aspirated whilst in her care home |
| 23/10/2024 |
23/10/2024 |
ROWCROFT, Melissa Jayne |
Melissa Jayne ROWCROFT was found dead at her home on the 5th of May 2024 having ingested an excess of medication however it was not possible to determine her intentions at the time |
| 24/10/2024 |
24/10/2024 |
BROWN, David Harold |
David Harold BROWN was found dead at his home address on the 12th July 2024. Mr BROWN had fallen from his bed and evidence at his home suggests he was intoxicated. Mr BROWN had a history of excessive alcohol use and a medical history which include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is apparent that Mr BROWN had died some time prior to being found and so no analysis of his blood alcohol levels could be undertaken. There is no evidence that Mr BROWN suffered any trauma which caused his death and no evidence to suggest he took his own life. His cause of death could not be identified due to decomposition. |
| 24/10/2024 |
24/10/2024 |
LANG, Simon Michael |
Drugs related death |
| 24/10/2024 |
24/10/2024 |
MOSS, Craig Alan |
Drugs related death |
| 25/10/2024 |
25/10/2024 |
Bronze Age, gold ribbon |
Treasure |
| 25/10/2024 |
25/10/2024 |
CLAY, Thomas Stephen |
Thomas Stephen CLAY died on the 18th of July 2024 at Old Sawley Grange Sawley having suspended himself by the neck whilst under the influence of drugs however it was not possible to determine his intentions at the time |
| 25/10/2024 |
25/10/2024 |
Early Medieval hack, silver ingot |
Treasure |
| 25/10/2024 |
25/10/2024 |
KERSHAW, Lee |
Lee KERSHAW was found at his home on the 21st of July 2024 however due to decomposition no cause of death
could be ascertained |
| 25/10/2024 |
25/10/2024 |
Medieval , silver pennies |
Treasure |
| 25/10/2024 |
25/10/2024 |
Medieval silver, annular brooch |
Treasure |
| 25/10/2024 |
25/10/2024 |
Middle Bronze Age, Torc and gold rings |
Treasure |
| 28/10/2024 |
28/10/2024 |
HEWSON, Ally |
Suicide |
| 28/10/2024 |
28/10/2024 |
MARSDEN, Donna Louise |
Donna Louise MARSDEN died on the 1st May 2024 at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Ms MARSDEN had a number of underlying health conditions including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and gallstones which caused her health to deteriorate. From January 2024 Ms MARSDEN had a number of hospital admissions. At that time, both her liver function and gallstones were investigated and she was treated for a possible infection with a penicillin based antibiotic. As a consequence of that antibiotic, Ms MARSDEN suffered a rare but recognised complication of the medication which further damaged her liver. The additional injury to Ms MARSDEN's already damaged liver caused it to fail which led to further organs failing and her death. |
| 28/10/2024 |
28/11/2024 |
O'CONNOR, Lesley-Anne |
Accident |
| 29/10/2024 |
29/10/2024 |
AINSWORTH, Anthony Phillip |
Misadventure |
| 29/10/2024 |
29/10/2024 |
DESPARD, May |
May DESPARD died on the 2nd August 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, following an unwitnessed fall at her home. Mrs DESPARD suffered multiple traumatic fractures as a result of the fall from which she did not recover. Mrs DESPARD's fall was contributed to by her underlying medical conditions. Mrs DESPARD was also found to have severely low sodium levels at the time of her death which may have increased her risk of falling |
| 29/10/2024 |
29/10/2024 |
STEPHENSON, Barbara |
Barbara STEPHENSON died on 9 December 2023 at Royal Infirmary, Lancaster in Lancashire. Mrs STEPHENSON was admitted to hospital with confusion and was treated for infection. She had a fall on the ward. A CT scan was completed the following day when Mrs STEPHENSON's condition worsened, and she became unresponsive. The scan showed a subdural haematoma which was caused by the fall. She did not recover |
| 29/10/2024 |
29/10/2024 |
TURNER, David Anthony |
Accident |
| 30/10/2024 |
01/11/2024 |
PARKINSON, David |
David Parkinson who suffered from a number of comorbidities died on the 15th of December 2022 at the Royal Preston hospital following vascular surgery undertaken on the 14th of December. The surgery was preceded by a series of falls in the hospital ward. Postoperatively he suffered a seizure resulting in bleeds most likely the result of injuries from earlier falls. The surgery on the 14th of December had been delayed since his initial referral during which time his condition deteriorated and thus the delay is likely to have contributed to his death. |
| 31/10/2024 |
31/10/2024 |
DOWNING, Michael Robert |
Road traffic collision |
| 31/10/2024 |
31/10/2024 |
MASON, Tracey |
Tracey MASON died on the 11th June 2024 at Flat 3a, Rigg House, Mainway, Lancaster. Ms MASON suffered with atheromatous coronary vascular disease and left ventricular hypertrophy contributed to by hypertension. A toxicological investigation confirmed that Ms MASON had cocaine and amphetamine in her system at the time of her death which may have further impaired her cardiac function. It has not been possible on the available evidence to determine whether Ms MASON'S naturally occurring heart disease or the illicit drugs in her system caused her death or whether it was the result of a combination of both of these elements |
| 31/10/2024 |
31/10/2024 |
MCCRUDDEN, Alan John |
Suicide |
| 31/10/2024 |
31/10/2024 |
RHODES, Paul Andrew |
Suicide |
| 31/10/2024 |
31/10/2024 |
SPARROW, Mark |
Suicide |
| 04/11/2024 |
04/11/2024 |
FILLINGHAM, Judith Dawn |
Judith Dawn FILLINGHAM died on the 13th June 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital having choked whilst eating lunch at home. Mrs FILLINGHAM had a complex medical history which included dementia and a recent stroke, both of which left her swallow impaired and increased her risk of choking. |
| 04/11/2024 |
04/11/2024 |
INSKIP, Paul |
Accident |
| 05/11/2024 |
05/11/2024 |
HALL, Sheila Margaret |
Accidental death |
| 05/11/2024 |
05/11/2024 |
MCNULTY, Agnes |
Accidental death |
| 05/11/2024 |
05/11/2024 |
MERCER, Christopher David |
Alcohol related death |
| 05/11/2024 |
05/11/2024 |
MYERS, Dieter |
Drug related death |
| 05/11/2024 |
05/11/2024 |
WORMWELL, Joseph |
Joseph WORMWELL died on the 25th October 2023 at the Burnley General Hospital as a result of urosepsis and pressure ulcers. Mr WORMWELL had been a fit and active gentleman until he suffered a displaced fracture to his ankle in a fall in late August 2023. This was operated on and necessitated inpatient hospital admission. In the course of this admission, Mr WORMWELL developed pressure ulcers and contracted COVID. By the 20th October 2023, Mr WORMWELL's oral intake was reduced and tests indicated he was suffering with a urinary tract infection which developed into urosepsis, despite treatment and caused his death. |
| 07/11/2024 |
07/11/2024 |
GERRARD, Paul |
Paul GERRARD died on 2nd August 2024 at Royal Preston Hospital as a result of Community Acquired Pneumonia. His death was contributed to by trauma related lung contusions. Mr GERRARD was reported to have fallen on the 13th July 2024. It is not possible to determine whether this incident or a separate unknown incident which caused the traumatic injuries which contributed his death. |
| 07/11/2024 |
07/11/2024 |
MCBRYDE, Gail |
Gail MCBRYDE died on the 5th February 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital. She had been admitted to the hospital for drainage of a perinephric abscess which took place on the 26th January 2024. Following the procedure, Ms MCBRYDE appeared initially to recover well before developing a further pus collection which required intervention. In the early hours of the 5th February 2024, Ms MCBRYDE suffered bleeding and blood tests indicated she required a blood transfusion. The request for cross-matched blood was not correctly completed by the clinician, who had not contacted the laboratory in advance of the request being sent to highlight the urgency of the request. This in turn led to the laboratory not contacting the ward to notify them of the rejection of the sample or the possible alternative use of non-specific blood. These factors meant that Ms MCBRYDE did not receive a blood transfusion prior to her death. At 8:10 am Ms MCBRYDE suffered a cardiac arrest due to anaemia following bleeding. Attempts to resuscitate her were unsuccessful. Ms MCBRYDE's death at this time would have been prevented if she had received the prescribed blood transfusion. |
| 07/11/2024 |
07/11/2024 |
MIAH, Minto |
Drug related death |
| 08/11/2024 |
08/11/2024 |
COX, Terence |
Terence COX died on the 10th October 2023 at the Royal Preston Hospital as a result of pulmonary embolism. Mr COX had been suffering with significant nosebleeds which had required hospital treatment and withholding his usual anticoagulation therapy. From Sunday the 8th October 2023, Mr COX became more unwell. He underwent a blood transfusion and embolization procedure on the morning of the 10th October 2023, following which he became unstable and died despite attempts at resuscitation. |
| 08/11/2024 |
08/11/2024 |
IVANAUSKAS, Valdas |
Suicide |
| 08/11/2024 |
08/11/2024 |
KEEFFE, Maryanne |
Drug related death |
| 08/11/2024 |
08/11/2024 |
LITTLE, James Bruce |
Industrial disease |
| 08/11/2024 |
08/11/2024 |
TURNER, Stuart Allan |
Accidental death |
| 08/11/2024 |
08/11/2024 |
WOODHOUSE, Kenneth |
Suicide |
| 11/11/2024 |
11/11/2024 |
DENNEHY, Jeremiah Daniel |
Suicide |
| 11/11/2024 |
11/11/2024 |
JOHNSTON, Jeffrey |
Accident |
| 11/11/2024 |
13/11/2024 |
LIGHTBOWN, Barry |
Suicide |
| 11/11/2024 |
11/11/2024 |
MAXWELL, Ann Veronica |
Ann Veronica MAXWELL died on the 7th September 2024 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Mrs MAXWELL had suffered a fall on the 5th September 2024 whilst putting out bins on her driveway. Mrs MAXWELL had suffered a number of falls or episodes of overbalancing prior to her death. It is not possible to determine whether a tripping type accident or overbalancing caused Mrs MAXWELL to fall. Following the fall, in which Mrs MAXWELL sustained a fracture to her cervical spine, her heart was unable to function normally and she died as a result of coronary artery disease. |
| 11/11/2024 |
12/11/2024 |
MUGHAL, Iftikhar Ahmed |
Iftikhar Ahmed MUGHAL died on 26 November 2022 at Royal Preston Hospital, Preston. Mr MUGHAL died of severe head injuries resulting from a fall on 22 November 2022. The fall occurred whilst working at height, fitting signs on behalf of his employer, W H Metals Limited, at a shop in Darwen. Mr MUGHAL fell backwards from scaffolding which lacked any guard rail. |
| 11/11/2024 |
11/11/2024 |
PRIESTLEY, Michael |
Suicide |
| 11/11/2024 |
11/11/2024 |
RICHMOND, Stuart David |
Misadventure |
| 12/11/2024 |
12/11/2024 |
BAMFORD, Margaret |
Margaret BAMFORD died on the 15th August 2024 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn, from an hypoglycaemic brain injury, the cause of which was an insulin overdose. It has not been possible on the available evidence to determine Mrs BAMFORD'S intentions at the time of ingesting the insulin |
| 12/11/2024 |
12/11/2024 |
BOTTERILL, Lucas Jack |
Drug related |
| 12/11/2024 |
12/11/2024 |
PROCTER, Edward John |
Suicide |
| 12/11/2024 |
12/11/2024 |
ROSTRON, Mark Andrew |
Suicide |
| 13/11/2024 |
15/11/2024 |
INCE, Kevin Anthony |
Natural causes |
| 15/11/2024 |
15/11/2024 |
LEES, James Darren |
Suicide |
| 15/11/2024 |
15/11/2024 |
ROBERTS, David Lee |
David Lee ROBERTS died at his home on the 25th of May 2024. Whilst suffering from heart disease he had taken an excess of medication mixed with alcohol which in combination ended his life. |
| 15/11/2024 |
15/11/2024 |
STEVENSON, Anthony |
Suicide |
| 18/11/2024 |
18/11/2024 |
CRADDOCK, Adam |
Suicide |
| 18/11/2024 |
18/11/2024 |
HACKING, Susan Patricia |
Susan Patricia HACKING died on the 22nd September 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn, from sepsis of an unknown aetiology. Mrs HACKING had multiple complex comorbidities including congenital adrenal hyperplasia, diabetes mellitus and short bowel syndrome. Mrs HACKING developed metabolic acidosis but there was a missed opportunity to administer intravenous steroid medication. It is not possible to determine, on the available evidence, whether more proactive treatment would have prevented Mrs HACKING'S death |
| 18/11/2024 |
18/11/2024 |
SADIQ, Mohammed Ali |
Suicide |
| 19/11/2024 |
19/11/2024 |
THOMPSON, Jamie Lee |
Natural causes |