Manchester United to improve fan safety following death of supporter
Manchester United say theyve taken measures to boost fan security following the death of a supporter in Old Trafford.
Richard John Whale, 80, died from head injuries sustained after falling down a flight of steps.
The cause of death was ruled at an inquest in November 2018 as casual however, the coroner noted that the positioning of 2 stewards had been a contributory element.
Either side of the staircase was also stood, blocking access to both handrails and effectively narrowing the depart. There has been also alack of awareness from the stewards of the environment, based on aReport to Prevent Future Deaths composed by the coroner, Alison Mutch.
The report, sent to United and the local authority, recommended changes in the stadium due toa threat future deaths will happen unless action is taken.
The report demonstrated that United admitted the stewardswere not complying with the code of conduct but additionally, it stated,there was no proof of routine reports of stewards and their compliance with the code of behavior.
United state they have relied regarding safety made in the report.
A team spokesperson said:Everyone at Manchester United was deeply saddened by the death of Mr Whale and the club continues to extend its sincere condolences to his family.
The health and safety of most fans and visitors at Old Trafford is of extreme value to Manchester United and we go to great lengths to ensure procedures are monitored and adhered to at all times.
We operate with independent safety inspectors from the neighborhood council, in addition to national stadium security inspectors, to make sure the right procedures are administered.
Were totally compliant with all pertinent regulations at the time of this tragic accident along with the coroners evaluation caused a conclusion of unintentional death.
However, we constantly want to learn and improve on our processes and we welcomed the observations from the coroners report on opportunities for additional hazard reduction, which we have now implemented
A spokesperson for Trafford Council said:After the inquest into this tragic episode, the council worked with Manchester United to apply the recommendations of the coroner to ensure the protection of all fans and visitors to the stadium.
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