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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Antony Thrower & Mike Taylor

Tragedy as fast-eating 'gentle' grandad dies after choking on rump steak at pub

A grandad who had been told by his family to chew his food more choked to death on his steak after not waiting for a sharp knife to be delivered to the table to cut his meal.

Derek Mitchell, 81, had been out for a meal with his family and ordered a rump which arrived without a steak knife.

Deciding not to wait for it, he choked on a large piece of meat and stood up looking for help.

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