A man described by loved ones as a "big friendly giant" tragically died after choking on a his food while out for lunch. Martin Peter Weir was at dining at Mersey View public house in Halebank on April 10, 2022 when a piece of meat got stuck in his throat.
The 26-year-old was rushed to Whiston Hospital, but despite doctor's best efforts was sadly pronounced dead a short time later. An inquest into bricklayer's death was held at Sefton Coroner's Court yesterday (August 15), the Liverpool Echo reports.
The hearing heard how Mr Weir, of Broom Way in Halewood, had a condition which affected his ability to swallow. Assistant coroner Johanna Thompson described his death as "on the balance of probability, an accidental event" as the choking episode was "not anticipated or intended".
