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The family of a young woman who died after being found unconscious in a psychiatric hospital in Stockport accept her inquest had to be halted, their lawyers have said.
Lauren Bridges, 20, had been detained at the Priory's Cheadle Royal Hospital before she was found unconscious in a bathroom on February 24 last year - almost 300 miles from her home in Dorset. She was taken to Wythenshawe Hospital and placed on life-support but that was withdrawn and she tragically died on February 26.
A jury at an inquest into her death had been sworn in at South Manchester Coroners' Court in Stockport and had heard two days of evidence. However, before evidence resumed on the scheduled third day on Wednesday, the coroner discharged the jury.
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The family's legal team have now said it became clear the inquest could not be completed in its allocated two-week slot. And they said although the re-listing of the hearing would 'delay the family's wait for answers', they 'accept it’s necessary to ensure a thorough and fearless investigation.'
Alexander Terry, public law and human rights lawyer at Irwin Mitchell, who is representing Lauren’s family, said in a statement issued today: “The court has heard evidence regarding the events that unfolded in the lead-up to Lauren’s death. Lauren’s mother, Lindsey, showed incredible strength and bravery when delivering evidence before the jury.
“Unfortunately it has become clear that the inquest cannot be completed in the allocated two weeks. The coroner, in consultation with the family and interested parties, has made the difficult decision to adjourn the inquest and relist for a period of four to
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