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George Lythgoe

'I love you all so much' - Devastated dad ended his life with poisonous chemical after his daughter was taken away

A doting dad from Bolton, whose mental health took a turn for the worst after his daughter was taken from him, ended his life using a controlled poison.

Mathew Anthony Price was worried about an ongoing custody battle, domestic issues, and a police investigation when he decided to obtain a ‘suicide kit’. The 37-year-old had shown no signs of suicidal thoughts before ingesting the poison that led to his death on June 28, 2021.

The Rawcliffe Avenue resident had emailed a family member abroad on the morning of his death who informed his GP practice of his intentions.

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