Joseph Dent
6 Sept 2021 · Coroner Jeremy Chipperfield · County Durham and Darlington
A similar concern from this report was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. accessible bridge parapet
“the bridge's parapet and railing is accessible to pedestrians on the bridge”
2. social media promotion of suicide at bridge
“the bridge is frequently discussed on social media as suitable location for suicide by jumping”
3. lack of monitoring systems
“there is absence of monitored CCTV and lighting or other means of detecting those at immediate risk”
4. falling from bridge
“there is a risk of death to persons falling AND to those near the foot of the bridge at any time when persons fall”
Linked reports
Identical hazardConfidence 0.95 · high
This report
“(1) the bridge's parapet and railing is accessible to pedestrians on the bridge;”
Later report
“(1) the bridge's parapet and railing is accessible to pedestrians on the bridge;”
Responses
2021-0297-Response-from-Durham-County-Council_Published.pdf ↗· Durham County Council
Stated action
“the dissemination of information relating to community mental health and wellbeing support services via network channels including local GP's, schools, the Area Action Partnership (AAP) and local workplaces”