Philip Ormerod died nearly two weeks after being allegedly pushed at a pub in Cwmbran
Philip Ormerod, a 102-year-old man with dementia, died on August 12 after an incident at the Crows Nest pub in Cwmbran. The 102-year-old man was visiting the pub for a drink when he went onto a stage to complain about the volume of the music.
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During this time, he was allegedly pushed, resulting in a fall that left him with a fractured hip. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and his condition deteriorated over the next several days. Senior coroner Caroline Saunders presided over the inquest opening, noting that the death is being investigated by police. A 56-year-old man from Llanelli was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm. The inquest is currently suspended while the criminal investigation continues. If a criminal prosecution occurs, the inquest may not be resumed, but a provisional date for a conclusion has been set for May 26, 2027.