Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Liam Hall
Ref: 2017-0242
Date: 27 Jul 2017
Coroner: Karen Dilks
Area: Newcastle Upon Tyne
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AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted a lack of appropriate signage warning of water risks in the Roker Harbour area, particularly concerning the use of inflatable devices, and a lack of lifeguard supervision.
Date
27 Jul 2017
56-day deadline
18 Sep 2017
stated in the report
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
The coroner noted a lack of appropriate signage warning of water risks in the Roker Harbour area, particularly concerning the use of inflatable devices, and a lack of lifeguard supervision.
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_ No appropriate signage warning of the risks of entering the water and of the increased risks associated with the use of inflatable devices in the Roker Harbour area: (2) No lifeguard supervision in that area Lord Mayor' $ Gallery, Civic Centre, Barrus Bridge Newcastle Upon Tyne, NEI 8QA Tel 0191 2777280 Fax 0191 2612952 City Tyne City They the very
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Investigation and inquest
On the 2 September 2016 commenced an investigation in to the death of Liam Hall, aged 17 years_ The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on the 13 July 2017. The conclusion of the inquest was accidental death
Circumstances of the death
On 30 August 2016 Liam Hall together with three friends, travelled to Roker Beach (Harbour Area): All four entered the sea in an inflatable dinghy: encountered difficulties whilst in water including water ingress into the dinghy: Liam who had limited swimming ability chose to leave the dinghy entering the water leading to his death by drowning: police officer and Liam's mother gave evidence at the inquest that in the harbour area there was no Warning signage and also lifeguard supervision:
Action should be taken
In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and believe you Sunderland Council have the power to take such action:
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Report details
- Reference
- 2017-0242
- Date of report
- 27 July 2017
- Coroner
- Karen Dilks
- Coroner area
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
Responses identified
Responses identified
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Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 18 Sep 2017 (stated in the report).
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- Sunderland City Council