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The Sun
10 hours ago
- The Sun
Dad, 54, found dead behind garden shed by his wife – two days after freak chainsaw accident
A DAD was found dead behind a garden shed by his wife two days after he injured himself with a chainsaw, an inquest heard. Ed Parry, 54, was carrying out DIY jobs around the home in Seasalter, Kent, when he cut his wrist with the tool. 3 3 Tragically, the dad lay undiscovered for almost 48 hours as wife Amy filed a missing person report. An inquest heard Ed was eventually found by the family dog, who alerted Amy to her husband's body. Police confirmed there was no suspicious circumstances surrounding Ed's death and no evidence of third-party involvement. The court was told on April 21, Amy had taken the couple's eldest son to Ashford, while Ed popped out to Canterbury with their youngest. When Amy returned home, she was shocked to find her youngest son alone in the house along with her husband's wallet and keys. The mum tried to call Ed several times but called police after four hours without a response to report him missing. Officers trawled through CCTV and the dad's financial records but could find no trace of him. Police even questioned neighbours after it emerged Ed had carried out some gardening work for them but he still could not be found. Two days later, officers were making door-to-door enquiries when Amy ran out to tell them she had found Ed's body. Coroner Sarah Clarke said: "A body was located between the shed and the left-hand side of the garden. "The dog had been indicating behind the shed. Amy then went to look, then ran outside. "PC Rose attended the scene, where it was confirmed a body was wedged between the shed and fence panels. Fire crews also attended. "The garden was tidy, and there was evidence of gardening jobs being completed. "In the same area was a handheld chainsaw, which could be seen to have blood-staining." The coroner said she was satisfied Ed had not intended to die as his phone and credit card were on him and there was no note. She added: "I have no evidence that this was an intentional act. I have good evidence that [gardening] was a normal activity for Ed." Recording a verdict of accidental death, Ms Clarke added: "I hope that the record and recording of the inquest will help with explaining things to Ed's children in the future." 3
Daily Mail
12 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Father, 54, was found dead behind garden shed two days after suffering chainsaw accident, inquest hears
A father was found dead behind a garden shed two days after suffering a fatal injury following a chainsaw accident. Ed Parry, 54, had been completing gardening and DIY jobs around the family home in Seasalter, near Whitstable, when he injured his wrist while using the dangerous equipment. But he went undiscovered for almost 48 hours after seemingly going missing from the family home on April, 21. Mr Parry's wife, Amy, raised the alarm after he disappeared without a trace, filing a missing person's report to the police. But despite officers attending and carrying out extensive searches, the plumber remained hidden between a garden fence and the shed until the family dog made the heartbreaking discovery. An inquest heard Mr Parry had suffered a catastrophic wound to his left wrist while doing gardening work using a handheld chainsaw. The 54-year-old, who ran a successful plumbing business, had been reported missing by his wife after she returned home and could not find him. Earlier that day, she had taken the eldest of their two sons to Ashford, while her husband took their youngest son to Canterbury. The father-of-two had been completing gardening and DIY jobs around the family home and helping his next door neighbour when the tragedy happened Mrs Parry become increasingly concerned for her husband's whereabouts after discovering their youngest son home alone and Mr Parry's keys and wallet in the house. She tried to reach him several times, calling his phone, but was unsuccessful and after four hours of waiting and searching, called the police. Officers come to the house to carry out a preliminary investigation and despite searching the property, did not find Mr Parry's body. Financial records and CCTV footage was investigated and neighbours were questioned after it emerged Mr Parry had carried out some gardening work for them, but his location remained a mystery. Two days later Mrs Parry made the grim discovery and ran out to police who were carrying out door-to-door enquiries. She confirmed that she had found her husband of 17 years' body after being alerted by the family dog. Police did not believe the incident was a suicide after finding the garden shed clean and tidy and no note. Coroner Sarah Clarke said: 'At around 4.30pm, Amy returned home and couldn't find Ed. 'Their youngest son was upstairs. Amy was surprised that the youngest son was at home on his own. 'Ed's car and work van were in the driveway, and his keys and wallet were inside the house.' Coroner Clarke said: 'A body was located between the shed and the left-hand side of the garden. 'The dog had been indicating behind the shed. Amy then went to look, then ran outside. 'PC Rose attended the scene, where it was confirmed a body was wedged between the shed and fence panels. Fire crews also attended. 'The garden was tidy, and there was evidence of gardening jobs being completed. 'In the same area was a handheld chainsaw, which could be seen to have blood-staining.' A police investigation confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances or third-party involvement, and toxicology tests found no substances of concern in Mr Parry's system. After reviewing the evidence at the hearing on Wednesday, Coroner Clarke was confident Mr Parry did not intend to take his own life. She said: 'He had his phone and credit card on him. 'Searches were made for notes of intent, but as far as officers were concerned, there was no evidence this was deliberate. 'He had his own successful business, no debts, and his finances in order. 'There were no previous self-harm or suicide attempts. 'I have no evidence that this was an intentional act. I have good evidence that [gardening] was a normal activity for Ed.' Recording a conclusion of accidental death, the coroner added: 'I hope that the record and recording of the inquest will help with explaining things to Ed's children in the future.'
