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Daily Record
2 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Family of dad scalded to death in boiling bath slam hotel management for 'ignoring warnings'
Wallace Hunter, who had dementia, was found unresponsive in the boiling water in December 2019. The family of a dad who was scalded to death in a hotel bathroom have blasted management who ignored safety "warning signs". Wallace Hunter, 75, a retired precision engineer, was staying at Pitlochry Hydro Hotel in Perthshire when he became trapped in a bath while his wife packed their bags on the final day of their trip in December 2019. However, shortly afterward, a guest in the bedroom below raised the alarm after witnessing hot water " cascading ' down his walls. His wife and a group of other guests tried to break the door down but were hampered by it being bolted from the inside. Mr Hunter, from Eaglesham in Renfrewshire, was found unresponsive and submerged in scalding water that was so hot firefighters and police had to wear gloves to tolerate the temperature. He died from third-degree burns to 83 per cent of his body. A Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) has identified a catalogue of avoidable safety failings and defects of working which could have prevented the tragedy from taking place. It heard that in the weeks prior to the accident, hotel staff received multiple complaints about the water being too hot in a number of rooms. In the same room Mr and Mrs Hunter were staying in, two guests raised concerns over water being discharged from the bathroom taps as being "iffy" and "too hot". Neither of the complaints were ever signed off or completed in a logbook held by maintenance staff - meaning no further action was taken. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the bath's thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) - which mixes cold and hot water to deliver a safe and consistent temperature - was faulty. The FAI further heard that Mr Hunter, who suffered from dementia, would have struggled to use the excessively stiff and overly sensitive temperature control dial on the bath. And had the bathroom door lock in his room been accessible from the outside, efforts to rescue the pensioner would have stood a much greater success. The probe set out a list of precautions the hotel could have taken to prevent Mr Hunter's death. They included having annual maintenance work completed on bath taps, a formal analysis of guest complaints and the fitting of bathroom door lock releases. In a joint statement Mr Hunter's son, Keir and his daughter, Kimberley said of the FAI determination: ''The Sheriff's judgement is the most difficult thing we have ever had to read. "It describes in full detail our dad's excruciating and drawn out final moments but also shines a light on the fact that his death could and would have been avoided had the hotel used qualified maintenance staff and had the most basic of maintenance regimes in place for its hot water supply. "The fault which caused our fathers death had been complained about by many previous guests and was well know to the the hotel management. They ignored these warnings. We are frankly appalled that this hotel was allowed to open its doors to the public in 21st century Scotland." Glen Millar, a partner with Thompsons Solicitors Scotland who acts for the Hunter family, said: "I have been involved in some of Scotland's highest profile fatal cases over the years but I fail to recall any where a death has resulted from such a litany of avoidable failures. "It is clear that what happened to Mr Hunter could have happened to any one of the many elderly guests who stayed at the hotel in the years leading up to this tragedy."
Daily Record
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Death of newborn baby at Aberdeen children's hospital to be probed
Michael Wilson was just over nine weeks old when he died at Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital on October 15, 2021. The death of a newborn baby boy at a hospital in Aberdeen is set to be probed in a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI). Michael Wilson was just over nine weeks old when he died at Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital on October 15, 2021. The inquiry will explore the circumstances surrounding the tot's death with particular focus on the understanding and appreciation of the risk, and complexities of his condition. It will share information between health boards and family members. The probe will also consider whether NHS Grampian 's reviews identified sufficient and appropriate measures to prevent the occurrence of any similar deaths taking place in the future. The purpose of an FAI includes determining the cause of death, the circumstances in which the deaths occurred, and to establish what, if any, reasonable precautions could have been taken, and could be implemented in the future, to minimise the risk of future deaths in similar circumstances. blame. A preliminary hearing is set for September 11 at Aberdeen Sheriff Court. Procurator Fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on death investigations for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, said: 'The Lord Advocate considers that the death of Michael Wilson occurred in circumstances giving rise to serious public concern and as such a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry should be held. "The lodging of the First Notice enables FAI proceedings to commence under the direction of the Sheriff. Michael's family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress."
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Derry City & Bohemians issue joint-statement condemning shocking violence before League of Ireland fixture
DERRY CITY and Bohemians have joined forces to condemn the hooliganism that marred their Premier Division clash last Friday. Mobile phone footage 2 Away fans were targeted by a group of local yobs Credit: X 2 Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch In one shocking scene, one of the thugs scaled a fence to launch fireworks towards opposing fans. In another clip shared to social media, a terrified young fan can be heard screaming 'Daddy!' as fireworks explode nearby. A statement issued on behalf of both clubs condemned the rioters for putting the safety of real fans at 'serious risk'. Derry City said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the violent scenes, while both sides are working with the FAI on ways to protect both sets of supporters in the future. Read More On Irish Football The statement read: 'Derry City FC and Bohemian FC, on and off the field, from board level right down to our respective fanbases, have enjoyed a fantastic relationship down through the years. 'Both clubs are committed to working together to do everything in our power to protect and strengthen that relationship into the future. 'It is therefore with great regret to both clubs that incidents, before and after our game at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Friday night, from individuals with no interest in supporting either team, put the safety of genuine supporters at serious risk. 'The safety of everyone — supporters, players and staff — is, and will always be, of paramount importance to both clubs. Most read in Football 'Derry City has been working tirelessly over the last couple of days with our match-night security team to establish the circumstances surrounding the disturbances and to reassess the procedures in place for travelling supporters. 'Both clubs have also been working in tandem with the FAI to agree a way forward that protects all who attend our games and maintains the long-standing and valued relationship between both clubs. Keir Starmer mocked for cringe call with hero Lionesses from Scotland as squad crowd around phone at No10 reception 'All parties are very much aware that this is an ongoing investigation. "That process must be respected and therefore neither club will be making any further comment.'
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Derry City and Bohemians violence condemned by politicians
The FAI are continuing to work with relevant authorities to determine how violence erupted between some Derry City and Bohemians fans on Friday night. Rival gangs attacked each other with iron bars, sticks and bats in the vicinity of the Ryan McBride Brandywell stadium. Videos of various flashpoints went viral on social media, and showed how fireworks were also used as weapons. Cars and property in the area were damaged and two people required treatment in hospital. The PSNI believe the violence was pre-arranged while a Derry City supporters group has said those involved had 'nothing to do with football'. Local politicians in Derry have now called for both Derry City and Bohemians to hold the feuding fans accountable. Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson told BBC Radio Foyle's North West Today programme: "The clubs need to hold these young people to account. We saw masked youths armed with weapons fighting on the street and then turning on the PSNI. "It was just terrifying for local residents, including children, who witnessed these events but, ultimately, any footage that is available needs to be sent to the PSNI." SDLP MLA Mark H. Durkan was at Friday's match and said the incidents outside the stadium were 'deeply upsetting'. He told the BBC: "I've never experienced an atmosphere like it at the Brandywell or at any football match anywhere.' Durkan had also posted on Facebook shortly after the game and wrote: '(It) had all the hallmarks of an organised attack…..this madness must stop before someone is killed.' Neither club has commented while on Saturday the FAI said it was speaking to the relevant authorities. An FAI statement read: 'The League of Ireland and Football Association of Ireland are currently investigating reports of public order incidents in the vicinity of Friday's fixture between Derry City and Bohemians at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. 'We will continue to work with the relevant authorities and both clubs to ascertain the full information related to the incidents and any further information will be provided when available.' Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts.
Al Etihad
3 days ago
- Sport
- Al Etihad
UAE wins six medals in FAI World Style and Accuracy Landing Championship
27 July 2025 14:49 RAVENNA (WAM)The UAE's parachuting team won six medals in the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) World Style and Accuracy Landing Championship, which concluded yesterday in Ravenna, Italy, with the participation of some of the world's top parachutists and Qubaisi won four medals, including a gold medal in the Accuracy category, and three silver medals in the overall ranking and the Distance and Freestyle categories, after a distinguished performance in which he achieved full marks in the first and second rounds, collecting a total of 291 points to take second place in the overall team skydiver Cornelia Mihai also won two medals: silver in the Speed category and bronze in the Freestyle category. Mohammed Yousuf Abdul Rahman, General Secretary Emirates Aerosport Federation (EAF), praised the national team's outstanding performance and thanked the Skydive Dubai team for their role in ensuring the success of the preparatory stage.
