Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Robert Mansfield
Date: 26 Nov 2015
Coroner: Jonathan Layton
Area: Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire
Responses identified: 0 / 1
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Three deaths at the Millpond indicate significant safety concerns, highlighting the need for fencing, improved lighting, clear warning notices, and readily available flotation equipment.
Date
26 Nov 2015
56-day deadline
21 Jan 2016 est.
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
Three deaths at the Millpond indicate significant safety concerns, highlighting the need for fencing, improved lighting, clear warning notices, and readily available flotation equipment.
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The MATTERS OF CONCERN is as follows:
That there have been three deaths at the location in a matter of months giving rise to concerns about the safety of the Millpond. In particular the potential need to fence some areas, improve lighting, consider the adequacy of warning notices and the availability of flotation equipment are matters requiring consideration and attention.
That there have been three deaths at the location in a matter of months giving rise to concerns about the safety of the Millpond. In particular the potential need to fence some areas, improve lighting, consider the adequacy of warning notices and the availability of flotation equipment are matters requiring consideration and attention.
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Investigation and inquest
On 29th July 2015 I commenced an investigation into the death of Robert Alan Mansfield then aged 18. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 26th November 2015. The conclusion of the inquest was accidental death.
Circumstances of the death
(1) Robert Alan Mansfield entered the Millpond whilst out celebrating his 18th birthday. (2) His friends called for assistance when they became concerned for his welfare. (3) Emergency services have attended but could not locate Mr Mansfield. (4) His body was subsequently recovered.
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Report details
- Date of report
- 26 November 2015
- Coroner
- Jonathan Layton
- Coroner area
- Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire
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: 21 Jan 2016 (estimated).
Sent to
- Pembrokeshire County Council