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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tara Cobham

‘Local hero’ dad, 49, died after ambulance wait

Chad Pestell

A son who has paid tribute to his “role model” father has claimed the “local hero” died after an ambulance took too long to reach him.

Chad Pestell, 24, told of his “anger” as he blamed the at least 15-minute delay for the death of his previously healthy father Martin Pestell, 49, following a cardiac arrest.

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