Council Responds to Claims of Neglect in Pneumonia Death Case

Hey, listen to this story. It’s about a guy named Michael Horn. He was 78. They found him at his home in Ilford. His place was in bad shape. The coroner called it “shocking.”

Horn had pneumonia and septic shock. No heating existed in his home either. He lacked oxygen and had high blood acid. Bruises covered his body too. Sad, right? He passed away in the hospital on January 15.

The coroner opened an inquest on February 4 raising concerns about “self-neglect”. There were also concerns about the council, as his living conditions gave cause for concern.

The council stated they were saddened by Horn’s passing and that he wasn’t known to their services. They also claimed it wasn’t referred for review. They’ll contact the coroner about the council’s supposed role, stating it lacks factual basis.

Horn died from natural causes, including organ failure and pneumonia. The hospital referred his death, worrying about his living conditions. The coroner wants records from the council, listing any referrals about Horn or his address.The full inquest will occur on August 6.