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.