A JURY has returned a verdict of accidental death after an Ulverston man choked on a burger.
Kenneth Davidson, 48, of Victoria Road, Ulverston, died at Furness General Hospital on April 14 after suffering a cardiac arrest following a choking episode at the Crofters pub in Barrow two days earlier.
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The 48-year-old, who had autism and learning disabilities, had gone out for a meal at the Holbeck Park Avenue pub when he got into trouble.
The jury today returned its verdict of accidental death on the second day of Mr Davidson's inquest, which took place at Cleator Moor Civic Hall.
On Monday, the jury was told that Mr Davidson's support worker and a bystander at the pub carried out CPR as they tried to stop him choking.
Tests at hospital later showed he was only being kept alive by a breathing machine.
Mr Davidson's mother, Joyce, paid tribute to her son at the inquest, saying: "Ken was a lovely man.
"He was a very happy person and loved music, especially Elvis and Abba.
"He loved going on long walks and was much loved by all who knew him."
The coroner was Kally Cheema.
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