Investigation and inquest
Marc David Bennett
Opened 27th May 2020
Concluded 9 June 2021
Circumstances of the death
On the balance of probability the deceased was distressed by his children being taken into foster care. He fashioned a ligature to end his own life at his home address on 24th May 2020
Took own life.
Coroner’s concerns
Lessons learned and submitted in the report by Devon Partnership Trust were, there is a need to ensure improved communication by DPT staff with Children’s Services when children are undergoing S47 Child Protection investigations, and/or planning is taking place for care proceedings, to ensure appropriate support to parents open to DPT services with mental health problems