Inquest opens into death of man found in Hereford barbershop

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 09:19 · Archive

An inquest has opened into the death of Ashley White, 35, who collapsed in a barbershop toilet on West Street in Hereford city centre on 29 September. He was found surrounded by drug paraphernalia. After being admitted to Hereford County Hospital, he died on 3 October.

Paramedics and the Midlands Air Ambulance attended the scene after he suffered a cardiac arrest. Paramedics gave advanced life support and successfully restarted his heart before taking him to hospital under blue lights. Doctors at Hereford County Hospital said his presentation was consistent with a drug overdose. He suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest, in which breathing and the heart stopped, leading to a hypoxic brain injury.

At Hereford Coroners Court on Tuesday 6 October, coroner James Bennet opened the inquest and said doctors believed Mr White had an unwitnessed collapse in the toilet. The court heard that some identification details were still to be confirmed, though it was believed Mr White had no known address. The inquest was adjourned pending further information.

How it is being reported

• Inquest opens as man who died after barbershop emergency namedAn inquest has been opened into the death of a man after he collapsed in a barbershop toilet in Hereford.Worcester News · 9 Oct, 08:58
• Inquest opens as man who died after barbershop emergency namedAn inquest has been opened into the death of a man after he collapsed in a barbershop toilet in Hereford.Malvern Gazette · 9 Oct, 08:58

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