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Death of boy, two, due to mould in housing authority flat ‘unacceptable tragedy’

Awaab Ishak died in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould in the one-bedroom housing association flat in Rochdale.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022

Actions leading to Awaab Ishak's death were 'unacceptable', Downing Street says

The toddler's family are 'in PM Rishi Sunak's thoughts'

Manchester Evening News · Nov 15, 2022

Boy, 2, died due to black mould in flat 'unfit for humans', inquest finds

Awaab Ishak celebrated his second birthday just a week before died from a respiratory condition in December 2020.

Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022

Boy, 2, died due to black mould in home from hell that was 'unfit for humans'

Awaab Ishak died from a respiratory condition caused by mould in December 2020, despite his parents' repeated pleas to housing staff to improve their living conditions

Daily Mirror · Nov 15, 2022

Awaab Ishak aged two died because mould was not treated at his home, coroner rules

'I do appreciate that nothing I say or do can bring Awaab back. More than anything, I hope you know that Awaab will - I am sure - make a difference for other people'

Wales Online · Nov 15, 2022

'How does this happen?': Coroner rules Awaab Ishak, 2, died after mould wasn't treated at his home

"Awaab will - I am sure - make a difference for other people"

Manchester Evening News · Nov 15, 2022

'My son went out and they robbed him of his life - I curse the ground they walk on'

Devastated Jackie Wexler has described his sons killers as "animals" who have "destroyed" her and her family's lives

Manchester Evening News · Nov 12, 2022

Housing boss' regret as work to remove mould at Awaab Ishak's home would have happened in hindsight, inquest hears

'This has been a big learning experience for us'

Manchester Evening News · Nov 11, 2022

Housing boss 'would have repaired mould issues if he knew boy, 2, lived in damp flat' months before his death, inquest hears

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing staff claimed they believed Awaab Ishak's father lived alone

Manchester Evening News · Nov 9, 2022

The Mancunian Way: A message from Zippy

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Manchester Evening News · Nov 9, 2022