Inquest conclusions

Date of inquest Date inquest concluded Name of deceased Conclusion
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 JOY, Anish Suicide
19/11/2024 19/11/2024 THOMPSON, Jamie Lee Natural causes
21/11/2024 21/11/2024 SIMPSON-PARKER, Lara Suicide
21/11/2024 21/11/2024 WILSON, Red Drug related death
22/11/2024 28/11/2024 IDDON, Morgan Lilly Suicide
25/11/2024 25/11/2024 HASSAN, Omed Mahmood Suicide
02/12/2024 03/12/2024 BUSUIOC, Desire-Elena Accident
02/12/2024 03/12/2024 BUSUIOC, Louis Constantin Accident
02/12/2024 02/12/2024 HARGREAVES, Wanda Misadventure
02/12/2024 02/12/2024 NEARY, Jake Edward Road traffic collision
02/12/2024 02/12/2024 PATTERSON, Dorothy Accidental death
02/12/2024 02/12/2024 TAYLOR, Norman Industrial disease
02/12/2024 02/12/2024 TRUJILLO RIOS, Maria del Pilar Maria del Pilar TRUJILLO RIOS died on the 26th May 2024 at 42 Wymundsley, Chorley. Ms TRUJILLO RIOS suffered with significant back pain following surgeries, and used pain relief patches to manage her pain. Whilst visiting her daughter for an extended stay, and having travelled internationally to visit, Ms TRUJILLO RIOS inadvertently used too many patches and died as a result of an unintentional overdose of prescribed medication.
03/12/2024 03/12/2024 DAWSON, Faye-Grace Road traffic collision
03/12/2024 03/12/2024 HUGHES, David Ian David Ian HUGHES died on the 9th April 2024 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. He underwent surgery on the 22nd March 2024 to remove lesions to his kidney and pancreas. Following the surgery, he developed a fistula to his pancreas, which is a common side effect of surgery. Mr HUGHES was discharged home but developed an infection and was readmitted to hospital. There were missed opportunities to diagnose Mr HUGHES with internal bleeding which occurred due to leaked pancreatic fluid eroding his splenic artery. As a result of the bleeding being undiagnosed, no treatment for the bleeding had commenced or been considered at the time of his death. In the afternoon of the 9th April 2024, Mr HUGHES' splenic artery ruptured and he died as a result of internal bleeding.
04/12/2024 04/12/2024 DAMIAN, Toader Cosmin Road traffic collision
05/12/2024 05/12/2024 BRUNSKILL, Bryan Bryan BRUNSKILL who had reduced mobility died on the 23rd of August 2024 at Royal Lancaster infirmary. He had been admitted to hospital on the 19th of August 2024 where a neck of femur fracture was detected, operated upon on the 22nd of August 2024 following which he suffered a cardiac event
05/12/2024 05/12/2024 GOONAN, Kevin Suicide
05/12/2024 05/12/2024 LEARY, David Alan Natural Causes
05/12/2024 05/12/2024 SILVERWOOD, Barbara Accidental death
05/12/2024 05/12/2024 SIMM, Angela Marie Angela Marie SIMM was found dead at her home on the 25th of June 2024 having ingested an excess of medication although her intentions at the time could not be ascertained
06/12/2024 06/12/2024 ADSIZ, Oguz Kaan Suicide
06/12/2024 06/12/2024 MARSDEN, Jennifer Theresa Jennifer Theresa MARSDEN who suffered from necrotising pancreatitis died on the 21st of October 2023 at the Royal Blackburn hospital from a gastric bleed which was complicated by anticoagulant medication and organ failure
06/12/2024 06/12/2024 PROFFITT-MCGRATH, Alice Leona Anne Suicide
06/12/2024 06/12/2024 ROBINSON, Martin John Suicide
09/12/2024 09/12/2024 MASHITER, Heather Suicide
09/12/2024 09/12/2024 PIOTROWSKI, Mateusz Drug and alcohol related death
09/12/2024 09/12/2024 SCOTTING, Abel Jaxx Abel Jaxx SCOTTING died on the 30th September 2023 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Baby Abel was a much loved child who was growing well and had no underlying health concerns. On the evening of the 29th September 2023 he fed as usual and was laid on a bed prior to being returned to his cot. He was found later face down and unresponsive. An ambulance was called but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful. It is not possible to determine the cause of Abel's death, but he had no injuries or underlying illness which could account for his death.
09/12/2024 09/12/2024 WIMBLES, Ian Robert Drug related death
10/12/2024 10/12/2024 BEITELMAL, Tameem Tameem BEITELMAL died on 29 February 2024 at Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn. Mr BEITELMAL was admitted to hospital for laparoscopic anterior resection due to recurrent sigmoid volvulus. He was discharged home several days later but was readmitted to hospital as he became very unwell rapidly. On admission it was recognised that Mr BEITELMAL was at high risk from sepsis. Whilst awaiting further assessment and for treatment to be started, around an hour following his admission, he became unresponsive. Lifesaving treatment was started at that point, but Mr BEITELMAL did not recover. He died as result of peritonitis caused by leakage of bowel contents from the site of the surgical join of the resection 
10/12/2024 10/12/2024 PITT, Dorothy Accidental death
10/12/2024 10/12/2024 WELLS, Christine Suicide
11/12/2024 12/12/2024 PRINCE, Samuel Dylan Samuel Dylan PRINCE died on 14th April 2024 at 54 Collingwood Road, Chorley having ingested an excess of drugs however his intentions at the time could not be better ascertained
16/12/2024 16/12/2024 CHHABU, Jenab Jenab CHHABU died on the 18th September 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital. Mrs CHHABU suffered a fall on the 12th February 2024 from an internal balcony in a home in India. She sustained fractures to her vertebrae and was operated upon, spending over a month in an Indian Hospital prior to repatriation. Whilst an inpatient at the Royal Preston Hospital, Mrs CHHABU was diagnosed with an infection in her spine which was treated with medication. Mrs CHHABU suffered a very rare side effect of this medication, which caused a very rare condition of damage to her brain from which she did not recover. 
16/12/2024 16/12/2024 WILCOCK, Michael Richard Michael Richard WILCOCK died on the 21st June 2024 at the Royal Preston Hospital as a result of aspiration pneumonia. Mr WILCOCK had a number of underlying health conditions including end stage renal failure and was admitted to hospital in March 2024 for treatment. Whilst in hospital, Mr WILCOCK's health continued to deteriorate and he suffered two falls. In the second fall, Mr WILCOCK sustained a fractured neck of femur which was treated surgically. Following the fracture and the surgery, Mr WILCOCK's physical decline accelerated and despite treatment he died.
18/12/2024 18/12/2024 CASSON, Glynis Yvette Glynis Yvette CASSON was found deceased on14 July 2024 at her home address of 2 Back Grove Terrace, Morecambe in Lancashire. Glynis died as a result of aspiration pneumonia which was caused by Glynis's consumption of medication, due to the levels of pain she was experiencing. This reduced her conscious level and increased the risk of aspiration
18/12/2024 18/12/2024 DANIELS, Irene Accidental death
18/12/2024 18/12/2024 MOORHOUSE, John Accident
19/12/2024 19/12/2024 FENWICK, Robert Anthony Robert Anthony FENWICK died on the 6th September 2024 at the Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot, as a result of injuries he sustained in a gas explosion on the 1st September 2024 at his home address. Mr FENWICK had disconnected a gas hose within his home which then ignited, causing an explosion. There is no evidence to suggest the ignition of the gas was deliberate. Mr FENWICK disconnected the gas with the intention of ending his own life. He had a history of mental health difficulties and his intention must be viewed within the context of his mental health deterioration.
19/12/2024 19/12/2024 PALMER, Gerard Peter Suicide
20/12/2024 20/12/2024 IVESON, William Natural cause
20/12/2024 20/12/2024 LOFTHOUSE, Kelly Marie Drugs related death
20/12/2024 20/12/2024 SARGENT, Daniel Suicide
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