Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Peter Camp
Ref: 2023-0171
Date: 24 May 2023
Coroner: Jason Pegg
Area: Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton
Responses identified: 0 / 1
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Elevated carbon monoxide levels, likely from faulty heating or ventilation, pose a continuing risk to life at the property. The source of the carbon monoxide toxicity remains unascertained.
Date
24 May 2023
56-day deadline
19 Jul 2023 est.
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
Elevated carbon monoxide levels, likely from faulty heating or ventilation, pose a continuing risk to life at the property. The source of the carbon monoxide toxicity remains unascertained.
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The deceased has been found at post-mortem examination to have elevated levels of blood carboxyhaemoglobin (COHb). This elevated level is indicative of carbon monoxide toxicity. The deceased was exposed to carbon monoxide at 2, The Haven, Gosport, Hampshire. Carbon monoxide toxicity can lead to death. There is a continuing risk to life caused by the present circumstances at 2, The Haven, Gosport, Hampshire. The source of the carbon monoxide has not yet been ascertained but is likely to be associated with faulty heating/cooking apparatus or ventilation.
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Investigation and inquest
On 17 February 2023 I commenced an investigation into the death of Peter John CAMP aged 76. The investigation has not yet concluded and the inquest has not been heard.
Circumstances of the death
Police officers attended the address of 2, The Haven, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2BD following a concern for welfare raised by the deceased’s friend. The deceased had complained of feeling unwell the previous morning. Police entered the property and noted the heating in the property was on. They found the deceased (Peter John CAMP) in his bedroom. There were no signs of forced entry, and the death was reported to the coroner as a non-suspicious category 3 death.
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Report details
- Reference
- 2023-0171
- Date of report
- 24 May 2023
- Coroner
- Jason Pegg
- Coroner area
- Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton
Responses identified
Responses identified
0 of 1
1 response not yet linked
Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 19 Jul 2023 (estimated).
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- Churchers Solicitors