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Man died after being pinned under chest of drawers, inquest told

A man died after being pinned underneath a chest of drawers, an inquest heard.

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Richard Pinkney, 65, from Lingen Close in Shrewsbury died on January 23 at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

An inquest, held at Guildhall in Frankwell, was told Mr Pinkney had been taken too the hospital by paramedics earlier in the month, on January 9, due to issues with his legs.

Hospital staff told Mr Pinkney that he required treatment for the condition, but he discharged himself and returned home.

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