Mould found in lungs of man who died in house with chronic damp, inquest hears

Luke Brooks’ mother, Patricia, told the court that she had begged Oldham council to move her and her son from the property. Photograph: Family Handout/PA

A type of mould was found in the lungs of a 27-year-old man who died in a house that had chronic damp, a pathologist has told an inquest.

The family of Luke Brooks believe mould in their privately rented end of terrace house in Oldham caused his death.