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Man, 102, dies after being 'pushed off pub stage' while asking for music to be turned down
Yahoo News Australia • • world
Key Points:
- Philip Ormerod, a 102-year-old man with dementia, died nearly two weeks after allegedly being pushed at the Crows Nest pub in Cwmbran on 1 August, resulting in a fractured hip.
- A 56-year-old man from Llanelli has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and remains on bail as police continue their investigation.
- The senior coroner confirmed the death followed a fall at the pub and an inquest has been opened but adjourned pending the outcome of the police inquiry.
- The inquest will only resume if there is no criminal prosecution, with a potential conclusion date set for 26 May 2027.
- Gwent Police have urged witnesses who were at the pub between 22:00 and 23:00 BST to come forward and cautioned against speculative online comments that could affect the investigation.
