Albion fan's inquest to examine medical response in stadium

THE response of medics after a West Bromwich Albion football fan was taken ill at a Championship match will be considered at an inquest into his death later this year, a coroner has ruled.

- DAVE HIGGENS News Reporter

A pre-inquest review was held following the death of Mark Townsend, 57, who died after he became unwell at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough stadium on September 28, 2024.

Sheffield's senior coroner, Tanyka Rawden, fixed the date of the inquest into Mr Townsend's death for September 29, saying it could last up to two weeks.