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Daniel Keane

Man, 89, fell and died after member of staff broke rules and left him unattended in hospital sick bay

Ian Hegarty, 89, died at the Royal London Hospital - (Getty Images)

An elderly man fell and died after he was left unattended in a sick bay at a London hospital in breach of policy.

Ian Hegarty, 89, was first admitted to hospital on June 5 this year after falling at home.

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