Investigation and inquest
On 09/01/2020 I commenced an investigation into the death of Christopher Allan MURFET, aged 31. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 20/10/2020. The conclusion of the inquest was that Christopher Allan MURFET died as a result of Suicide, the medical cause of death being:
1a. Hanging (suspension by ligature around the neck)
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Circumstances of the death
1. On 17ᵗʰ October 2019 the deceased presented at Peterborough Hospital after he had self-harmed with Stanley knife
2. On 28ᵗʰ November 2019 the deceased presented at A & E at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston after taking a knife to his throat
3. On 7ᵗʰ December 2019 the deceased presented again at A & E at the Pilgrim Hospital ,Boston after taking 14 antidepressants.
Coroner’s concerns
Were procedures in place to give consideration to the deceased being sectioned under The Mental Health Act and if not why not as he committed suicide on 29ᵗʰ December 2019.