Summary
Jonathan Armstrong, a sub-postmaster affected by the faulty Horizon accounting software used by the Post Office, died at 58 without receiving the full compensation promised for the errors. His widow, Sarah Armstrong, believes his health suffered due to the prolonged stress and is considering further action against the Post Office. The government is working to resolve these compensation cases as quickly as possible.
Key Facts
- Jonathan Armstrong, a sub-postmaster, passed away before getting full compensation for issues caused by faulty Post Office software.
- Armstrong was wrongly accused of theft due to problems with the Horizon IT system, which harmed his health.
- His wife, Sarah, claims the stress of the situation contributed to his death and is considering legal action.
- The Post Office has apologized for Armstrong's death, and the government aims to resolve compensation cases quickly.
- Armstrong experienced severe stress, including an incident in 2014 where he tried to take his own life when auditors visited his post office.
- Many other sub-postmasters have also faced severe consequences, with over 13 reportedly taking their own lives due to the scandal.
- The Armstrong family had a successful Post Office business until the software issues began, which led to financial and personal hardships.
- Armstrong's compensation claim process was lengthy and unresolved at the time of his death.
