James Golds
26 Aug 2021 · Coroner Alison Mutch · Greater Manchester South
The coroner's concerns
1. fire risk in vulnerable accommodation
“From the evidence before the court it was clear that Mr [name redacted] presented a significant risk of accidentally starting a fire. He resided in accommodation occupied by vulnerable members of the community who needed some support to live independently. The Court heard that there was little guidance for facilities such as his about how the risk of fire should be managed and escalation of such risk.”