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Inquest Opens Into Birmingham Rooftop Bar Death of Richard Ayling, 40

An inquest now examines the circumstances ahead of a full hearing on August 10.

Overview

  • The father of three, who fell on May 3 from the Henman and Cooper rooftop bar on Colmore Row, died the next day at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
  • At Birmingham Coroner's Court, the coroner described the death as violent and unnatural and adjourned the case until August 10.
  • The venue said on May 5 it was deeply saddened by the incident and confirmed it happened on its premises.
  • Tributes say Richard Ayling was a devoted husband and dad who worked in the rail industry, served as a part-time firefighter, and had been a soldier.
  • A GoFundMe set up by Duncan Watson has raised about £14,750 to support his wife Amy and their children Ronnie, Ellie, and Logan.