Co Down businessman dies after restaurant choking incident

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 11:02 · Archive

A 67-year-old businessman died in hospital days after a choking incident at a restaurant in Warrenpoint, Co Down.

Brian McPolin, a 67-year-old businessman from Mayobridge, died in hospital on Wednesday, four days after a choking incident at The Posh Pig Bar and Bistro in Warrenpoint. He was dining with others when the incident occurred on Sunday, October 11. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 9.59pm and tasked three ambulances to the scene; one patient was taken to Daisy Hill Hospital by ambulance.

Mr McPolin, owner of BMP Furniture, was a father-of-three and grandfather of eight. He passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by his family. The Posh Pig Bar and Bistro said they were 'deeply saddened' by the 'serious incident' and closed until Friday out of respect for those involved.

His funeral service will take place at St Patrick's Church, Mayobridge, at 1pm on Sunday, October 18, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. A funeral notice describes him as 'beloved husband of Clare, loving father of Adrian, Gareth and Nadine, cherished grandfather of Cameron, Terence, Mason, Caoimhe, Eimear, Robyn, Ellie and Brían and a dear brother'.

How it is being reported

• Co Down businessman dies days after choking incident at restaurantThe 67-year-old passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by his familyBelfast Live · 16 Oct, 10:27
• Funeral details announced for father-of-three who died following choking incident at Co Down restaurantBelfast Telegraph · 15 Oct, 18:56

In this story: Brian McPolin · BMP Furniture · The Posh Pig Bar and Bistro · Warrenpoint · Co Down · Mayobridge · Daisy Hill Hospital · Northern Ireland Ambulance Service

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