Former mayor collapses and dies at Norfolk council meeting

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 13:20 · Archive

Peter Neal, 68, collapsed and died shortly after speaking at an Attleborough town council meeting in Norfolk.

Mr Neal, a former mayor, was speaking as a member of the public at the council session on Monday when he collapsed. He had finished his speech around a minute before the incident occurred, having spoken about seeking a 'way forward' after years of turmoil at the council.

How it is being reported

• Former mayor dies after collapsing during meeting of 'Britain's craziest council'Peter Neal, 68, was speaking as a member of the public at Attleborough Town Council's session in Norfolk on Monday.Daily Mail · 24 Sept, 12:53
• Former mayor collapses and dies just moments after giving speech at 'Britain's craziest council'A former mayor collapsed and died just moments after giving a speech at a Norfolk council. Peter Neal, 68, died as he pleaded for a "way forward" after years of turmoil surrounding Attleborough town council, which has been described as "Britain's craziest". Mr Neal spoke up at the conclusion of a council meeting to ask why the new clerk had joined the meeting by video call from Hampshire. He finished his speech around a minute before the livestream of the meeting ended and collapsed as members of the public began to leave the room. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Reform UK's Daniel…GB News · 24 Sept, 04:04

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