Court announces preliminary date for choking death inquest
A preliminary hearing into the death of a care home resident who died after choking at a Scottish care home is to take place later this month.
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) said the hearing into the death of 70-year-old Robert McPaul at the former Sir Gabriel Wood’s Mariners’ Home in Greenock will take place on 19 July.
McPaul died at the home, which closed in 2021, on 30 March 2018 after choking on food that was not appropriate to his dietary requirements.
Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on death investigations for COPFS, said: “The death of Robert McPaul occurred in circumstances giving rise to significant public concern and as such a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry should be held.
“The lodging of the First Notice enables FAI proceedings to commence under the direction of the Sheriff.
“Mr McPaul’s family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress.”
The inquiry will explore the circumstances of Robert McPaul’s death, with particular focus on control and supervisory measures in relation to dietary requirements during meals.
Court announces preliminary date for choking death inquest
A preliminary hearing into the death of a care home resident who died after choking at a Scottish care home is to take place later this month.
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) said the hearing into the death of 70-year-old Robert McPaul at the former Sir Gabriel Wood’s Mariners’ Home in Greenock will take place on 19 July.
McPaul died at the home, which closed in 2021, on 30 March 2018 after choking on food that was not appropriate to his dietary requirements.
Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on death investigations for COPFS, said: “The death of Robert McPaul occurred in circumstances giving rise to significant public concern and as such a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry should be held.
“The lodging of the First Notice enables FAI proceedings to commence under the direction of the Sheriff.
“Mr McPaul’s family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress.”
The inquiry will explore the circumstances of Robert McPaul’s death, with particular focus on control and supervisory measures in relation to dietary requirements during meals.
