During the inquest, assistant coroner Sarah Bourke expressed serious concerns, urging Hackney Council to take immediate action to avert the risk of future fatalities. She stated, 'I found that it was more likely than not that Ms McGreevy had climbed onto the wooden box to clear the pipe and had accidentally fallen over the balcony.' This observation reflects the urgent need for preventative measures to protect residents from similar accidents.
Assistant coroner Sarah Bourke emphasized the risks associated with residents unblocking drainpipes, stating, 'In my opinion, there is a risk that future deaths could occur unless action is taken.' This underscores the necessity for Hackney Council to implement effective solutions to protect residents in similar circumstances.
Bourke's report revealed that residents had resorted to dangerous practices due to ongoing maintenance issues, saying, 'In the absence of remedial works, the practice of residents unblocking pipes themselves is likely to continue.' This highlights the importance of addressing maintenance problems in residential buildings.
The investigation further pointed out the lack of awareness regarding maintenance work after the incident, with Bourke noting, 'The leaseholder said he was not aware of any work being done to the guttering or drainpipes following Ms McGreevy's death.' This ignorance after a tragic event underscores the need for systemic change.
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