A former leader of Islington Council died after choking on a piece of food. An inquest held into his death was told that he choked whilst having dinner in a restaurant with friends.

Steve Hitchins, 68, had also been a chairman of the Whittington Hospital. A statement from fellow Whittington board member Jonathan Gardner was read to St Pancras Coroner’s Court. Continue reading “Former Islington Town Hall leader died after choking on food in restaurant”