Inquest to probe death of Blackpool father of 4 found dead in street after absconding from hospital
Parties involved given until end of July to submit evidence to coroner’s office
A jury will sit for several days early next year at the inquest into the death of a Blackpool father of four found dead in a street in the resort after absconding from hospital.
Thomas Boocock, 40, of Norbreck Road, had a history of mental health problems and was detained under the Mental Health Act in September by police after threatening to take his own life.
Mr Boocock was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital, where he absconded and fled, with his body found on the driveway of a property in Park Road in the resort some hours later.
At a pre-inquest review held at Blackpool Town Hall, assistant coroner Louise Rae heard updates on the submission of evidence in the case from various involved parties.
They included the police, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Trust, which is responsible for mental health services in the resort and the local Safeguarding Adults Board, as well as the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Blackpool Council.
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It was said at the hearing that Mr Boocock’s family have raised various concerns and after setting a deadline of July 31 for the submission of evidence from all the parties involved, Ms Rae indicated that the hearing on the matter was likely to be another review in September.
She has set aside a block of days in late January and early February next year for the inquest, which will be heard by a jury.