'Wonderful' husband and father died after choking on piece of steak, inquest hears

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Bolton Coroner's Court heard. Mrs Higham told the court that he ordered steak and had eaten between three and four mouthfuls, before starting to choke.She took Mr Higham, 60, to the bathroom of the restaurant, slapped him on the back, and did a finger sweep of his mouth to try and free the blocked food.Mrs Higham also said she tried to perform the Heimlich Manoeuvre but unfortunately was not 'strong enough'.

After calling for help, various members of staff at at Gallimore's Fine Restaurant, in Wigan, tried to assist Mrs Higham by slapping her husband's back and eventually giving him CPR.

Paramedic Lee Hardman arrived at the scene at around 9.18pm.He told the court that he was satisfied with the CPR that was already being given to Mr Higham.