A homeless man who lived a ‘chaotic life’ died aged 51 after suffering a tear to his oesophagus. Wayne Moran's long-term use of class A drugs is 'likely' to have contributed to his death, an inquest heard.
Wayne worked as a baker at Greenhalgh's, in Horwich, after leaving school but eventually became homeless and addicted to heroin, committing “minor crimes” to fund his habit, Bolton Coroner’s Court was told.
Throughout the years, he suffered a number of health problems, including chronic kidney disease and hepatitis C - which led to him losing his right eye. In May of this year, he was admitted to hospital after complaining of neck pain and was diagnosed with an epidural abscess, for which he was given antibiotics and kept in for observation.
