In a week long inquest the Court heard how Bristol man, Bob Crane was incredibly affable and articulate. Bob who was 61 when he died was one of Bristol’s best known characters and widely loved. Earlier in his life he had had a successful career in the music industry and travelled the world. Sadly as life went on Bob had increasing difficulties in control bi polar disorder.
As a result of a dispute with his electricity company, his electricity was disconnected and a key meter installed. Whether Bob had capacity to use a key meter was never tested.
Without electricity Bob took to BBQing, the fire brigade were called several times, but Bob remained at home. The inevitable happened and Bob, cooking inside, caused a dreadful fire.
Although the Coroner deemed the fire an accident, the evidence showed that many of the witnesses who had dealt with Bob had not had specific training in mental capacity.
Ian Brownhill was instructed by Gus Silverman of Irwin Mitchell, Bristol.
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