Investigation and inquest
On the 12th October 2016 I commenced an investigation into the death of Richard Anthony Bull. The investigation concluded at the end of the Inquest on 15th March 2017. The conclusion of the Inquest was Accidental Death, the medical cause of death being 1a Electrocution.
Circumstances of the death
Mr Bull was discovered deceased by his wife in the bath at his home. He had his iPhone in his hand and this was attached to a charger which in turn was plugged into a socket in the hall. There was no evidence to support a contention that Mr Bull’s electrocution had been deliberate.
Coroner’s concerns
1. The family expressed concern that phone chargers were not perceived to be risky items even in contact with water and that warnings should be highlighted in this respect.