Salford-born Samuel Dickinson on Friday afternoon (September 4). Mr Dickinson called for an ambulance after taking an overdose at his home in Wilkinson Street, Leigh, but seemingly collapsed while on the phone.
Police coroner's officer Andrew Pickles told Bolton Coroner's Court: "On March 11, Mr Dickinson contacted ambulance control and informed them that he had taken an overdose of sodium nitrite.
Get regular updates from Wigan direct to your email inbox with the free MyWigan newsletter.All you need to do is click on this link, enter your email address, and select 'MyWigan News'. "Whilst on telephone to the operator he appeared to cough, wretched and then collapsed.
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