LIVE: Luke Brooks 'mould linked' death inquest - latest as landlords attend court
An inquest into Luke Brooks' death resumes for a third day this morning. The 27-year-old died last October 25 at his family's home on Huxley Street, Oldham, having suffered 'flu-like symptoms' in the week before his death.
Rochdale Coroners Court heard yesterday (August 8) how his death had been linked to the aspergillus mould by the pathologist who carried out his post-mortem. However, mycology expert Prof Malcolm Richardson suggested this mould was not the same as the 'jet black' mould which was visible in the property.
The court previously heard Mr Brooks was 'too weak to go to hospital' in the days before his death. His family said they often reported problems at their home which did not get resolved - including the lack of a working boiler for three years.
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Representatives from Oldham Council and Greater Manchester Police are due to give evidence in court today. Landlord Mark Sharples, who has not been present in court so far this week, was also called to give evidence today prior to the inquest resuming on Monday.
Describing her son in court this week, Patricia Brooks told the coroner: "He was funny, witty, intelligent, clever. There’s nothing bad I can say about my Luke."
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In 2018 an audit found a number of areas of disrepair at the Huxley Street house and a couple of licence breaches, the court hears. The audit found evidence of damp and mould.
Ms Collier says works were being carried out at the property when the audit took place. The council later contacted the landlord for an update