Inquest hears ex-footballer was forcibly restrained by guards
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 08:32 · Archive
An inquest is hearing how Colin Flatt, an 81-year-old former professional footballer, deteriorated rapidly during hospital admissions.
Colin Flatt, an 81-year-old ex-professional footballer, died on 7 September 2021 after a rapid decline in health during several hospital admissions. He had been diagnosed with dementia. An inquest into his death is being heard as part of the Lampard Inquiry by assistant coroner Robin Weyell at Seax House in Chelmsford.
Melanie Leahy, Mr Flatt's partner of 20 years, told the inquest how he deteriorated during his admissions. Before his health declined, Mr Flatt was described as very fit and active. He cycled each morning with the couple's dog, mowed the lawn and did household chores. He had been a professional footballer, playing for Southend United, Barnet, Leyton Orient and Romford in the 1960s and 1970s.
Ms Leahy paid tribute to him, saying: 'He was a cheerful man and I loved that about him. Colin loved life and I loved life with him.' She described him as someone who loved life. The inquest heard that between May and September 2021, Mr Flatt was admitted to three hospitals and two care homes before his death. The inquest is expected to continue into next week.
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- Inquest hears footballer was 'forcibly restrained' by security guardsColin Flatt, born in January 1940, died aged 81 on September 7, 2021, after a rapid decline in healthEcho (Basildon) · 20 Oct, 05:00
- Inquest hears footballer was 'forcibly restrained' by security guardsColin Flatt, born in January 1940, died aged 81 on September 7, 2021, after a rapid decline in healthColchester Gazette · 20 Oct, 05:00
In this story: Colin Flatt · Melanie Leahy · Robin Weyell · Southend United · Barnet · Leyton Orient · Romford · Chelmsford
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