Man, 102, with dementia died after being pushed in pub, inquest told
Summary
A 102-year-old man with dementia died nearly two weeks after an incident at a pub in Cwmbran, Wales, where he was pushed during an argument over loud music. Police are investigating the death, and an inquest has been opened but paused while the investigation continues.Key Facts
- Philip Ormerod, aged 102 and living with dementia, was involved in an incident on 1 August at the Crows Nest pub in Cwmbran.
- He reportedly went on stage to complain about the music volume and was pushed, causing him to fall and fracture his hip.
- Ormerod was taken to Grange hospital in critical condition and died on 12 August.
- A 56-year-old man from Llanelli was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury and remains on bail under investigation.
- The police and coroner are investigating the incident, and a forensic post mortem has been done.
- The inquest into Ormerod's death will resume only after the police investigation is complete or if no criminal prosecution occurs, potentially taking place in May 2027.
- Police have asked anyone present at the pub between 10 pm and 11 pm on the night of the incident to come forward.
- Authorities warned the public to avoid spreading false or speculative information, especially online, as the investigation continues.
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