Michael Horn, 78, was found in a shocking state in his Ilford home, suffering from pneumonia, septic shock, and neglectful living conditions. The coroner opened an inquest after raising concerns about possible neglect by Redbridge Council. While the council claimed they had no prior knowledge of Mr. Horn, the inquest revealed significant issues regarding his living standards and health. This situation highlights the dangers of both self-neglect and the systemic failures in community care.
Senior coroner Graeme Irvine described the state in which Mr. Horn was found as shocking, highlighting issues of self-neglect and possible council neglect.
The Redbridge Council, not having prior knowledge of Mr. Horn, expressed sadness at his death and disputed inquest claims about their involvement.
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