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a day ago
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Dead soldier had not harmed himself, inquest told
A soldier whose dead body lay undiscovered for three weeks in his bed at an Army barracks had not harmed himself before he died, an inquest has heard. On the first day of the inquest into the death of 33-year-old L/Cpl Bernard Mongan at Catterick Barracks in January 2020, North Yorkshire Coroners' Court heard that the soldier had not been seen since Christmas. Opening the inquest, senior coroner Jon Heath considered whether the soldier could have died from poisoning after barbiturates including Promethezene and Phenobarbital, which have a sedating effect, were found in his system. But paramedic Paul Spence told the court there was "no evidence of self-harm or suicide". Mr Spence, from Yorkshire Ambulance Service, said: "He was found by friends in his bed and had not been seen at work since Christmas time. "There were no empty medication bottles nearby or signs of self-harm and had severe stages of decomposition, which made it harder to work out his death." Also giving evidence, pathologist Dr Nigel Cooper said the state in which L/Cpl Mongan's body was found on 23 January 2020 meant it was difficult to determine how he had died. "The levels of the two drugs can't kill him alone and would require a third substance," he told the court. "There was an empty Jack Daniel's whiskey bottle found in his no evidence of when or how quickly the alcohol was consumed." "I've thought about this, and I just don't have enough evidence to pull you in one way or another," Dr Cooper explained. He added that there had been nothing such as problems with L/Cpl Mongan's heart or brain to explain his sudden death, and no injuries had been found on his body. "If he had taken the alcohol and drugs he could have died, but I just don't know if he did," Dr Cooper added. The inquest into the death of L/Cpl Mongan also heard from the soldier's mother, Mary Mongan, who called her son a "dedicated father of three". Ms Mongan told the court: "Family meant everything to him and he meant everything to us. "Even though he has gone, we are still proud of all his achievement, as we had a very close bond. "It's devastating for all of us that he is no longer with us. His death has left us with so many questions as it came as such a shock for us all." Meanwhile, L/Cpl Mongan's wife, Beth Mongan, who was separated from him at the time of his death, said the 33-year-old "had a wicked sense of humour". He was "an absolutely amazing dad" and was "loving and ambitious" for his three children, she said. "He would read them bedtime stories every night and left them with a love of reading, too. "Even though we were separated, we still spent a lot of time together. He was a sweetheart." The inquest, which is expected to last three weeks, continues. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. MoD trying to limit soldier death inquest - lawyer Failings by Army over soldier's death - report HM Courts and Tribunals Service
BBC News
a day ago
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Soldier did not harm himself before death in Catterick
A soldier whose dead body lay undiscovered for three weeks in his bed at an Army barracks had not harmed himself before he died, an inquest has the first day of the inquest into the death of 33-year-old L/Cpl Bernard Mongan at Catterick Barracks in January 2020, North Yorkshire Coroners' Court heard that the soldier had not been seen since the inquest, senior coroner Jon Heath considered whether the soldier could have died from poisoning after barbiturates including Promethezene and Phenobarbital, which have a sedating effect, were found in his paramedic Paul Spence told the court there was "no evidence of self-harm or suicide". Mr Spence, from Yorkshire Ambulance Service, said: "He was found by friends in his bed and had not been seen at work since Christmas time."There were no empty medication bottles nearby or signs of self-harm and had severe stages of decomposition, which made it harder to work out his death." Also giving evidence, pathologist Dr Nigel Cooper said the state in which L/Cpl Mongan's body was found on 23 January 2020 meant it was difficult to determine how he had died."The levels of the two drugs can't kill him alone and would require a third substance," he told the court."There was an empty Jack Daniel's whiskey bottle found in his no evidence of when or how quickly the alcohol was consumed.""I've thought about this, and I just don't have enough evidence to pull you in one way or another," Dr Cooper added that there had been nothing such as problems with L/Cpl Mongan's heart or brain to explain his sudden death, and no injuries had been found on his body."If he had taken the alcohol and drugs he could have died, but I just don't know if he did," Dr Cooper added. 'Amazing dad' The inquest into the death of L/Cpl Mongan also heard from the soldier's mother, Mary Mongan, who called her son a "dedicated father of three".Ms Mongan told the court: "Family meant everything to him and he meant everything to us."Even though he has gone, we are still proud of all his achievement, as we had a very close bond."It's devastating for all of us that he is no longer with us. His death has left us with so many questions as it came as such a shock for us all."Meanwhile, L/Cpl Mongan's wife, Beth Mongan, who was separated from him at the time of his death, said the 33-year-old "had a wicked sense of humour".He was "an absolutely amazing dad" and was "loving and ambitious" for his three children, she said."He would read them bedtime stories every night and left them with a love of reading, too."Even though we were separated, we still spent a lot of time together. He was a sweetheart."The inquest, which is expected to last three weeks, continues. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
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3 days ago
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Teen airlifted to hospital after falling into water
A teenager has been airlifted to hospital after falling into the water at a North Yorkshire beauty spot. Yorkshire Ambulance Service said it was called to the incident at Richmond Falls, near Richmond, at 16:41 BST. Two air ambulances attended the scene and the male casualty was taken to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough at about 18:00, an ambulance service spokesperson confirmed. They did not provide an update on his condition. A series of rocky steps along the River Swale make up what is known as Richmond Falls, a popular spot with walkers and swimmers. The incident comes after a schoolgirl died after falling into a reservoir in Ripponden, West Yorkshire on Wednesday. On Saturday emergency services recovered the body of a girl who had entered the River Thames in Gravesend, Kent along with a boy on Friday. The boy was taken to hospital, where he remained in a stable condition as of Saturday afternoon. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. School pays tribute to girl after reservoir death Body found in search for girl missing in Thames
BBC News
3 days ago
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Man airlifted to hospital after falling into water near Richmond
A man has been airlifted to hospital after falling into the water at a North Yorkshire beauty Ambulance Service said it was called to the incident at Richmond Falls, near Richmond, at 16:41 air ambulances attended the scene and the man was taken to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough at about 18:00, an ambulance service spokesperson confirmed. They did not provide an update on his condition.A series of rocky steps along the River Swale make up what is known as Richmond Falls, a popular spot with walkers and swimmers. The incident comes after a schoolgirl died after falling into a reservoir in Ripponden, West Yorkshire on Saturday emergency services recovered the body of a girl who had entered the River Thames in Gravesend, Kent along with a boy on boy was taken to hospital, where he remained in a stable condition as of Saturday afternoon. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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Major search underway after girl falls into huge dam lake as cops launch hunt and begin underwater searches
Emergency services remain at the scene this evening URGENT SEARCH Major search underway after girl falls into huge dam lake as cops launch hunt and begin underwater searches Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN UGRENT search has been launched after a girl fell into a dam lake this afternoon. The youngster, whose age has not yet been confirmed, vanished under the water at Baitings Dam, near Ripponden, in West Yorkshire. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 An urgent search has been launched after a girl fell into a dam lake this afternoon Credit: Ben Lack 5 Police are still at the scene this evening Credit: Ben Lack 5 Underwater searches are ongoing Credit: Ben Lack Emergency services were called to the reservoir at around 1.20pm. They remain at the scene this evening conducting under water searches. Four West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue crews are also at the dam, assisted by Littleborough crew. And, Yorkshire Ambulance Service confirmed they sent officers from their Hazardous Area Response Team. A police spokesperson said: "Shortly after 1.17pm this afternoon police were called to a report a girl had fallen into water at Baitings Dam near Ripponden. "Emergency services are currently on the scene, with searches ongoing to locate the girl. "Anyone who has any information which could assist ongoing searches is asked to contact Calderdale District Police online at or by calling 101 referencing police log 797 of today." 5 Four West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue crews are also at the dam, assisted by Littleborough crew Credit: Ben Lack 5 Yorkshire Ambulance Service confirmed they sent officers from their Hazardous Area Response Team Credit: AP More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
