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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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John Scheerhout

Man with schizophrenia died after falling from the edge of a quarry

A man with a history of mental health problems died after he fell from the edge of a quarry, an inquest heard. Wayne Hemmings, 47, suffered catastrophic injuries when he fell into a garden.

The incident happened on March 2 after Mr Hemmings, who was on medication for schizophrenia, had gone for a walk in Dobcross, a village between Oldham and the Peak District where he lived.

He died of 'multiple fatal injuries', the inquest at Rochdale Coroners' Court was told on Monday.

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