A 27-year-old man died by suicide six days after being discharged from a mental health hospital despite expressing concerns, prompting concerns over follow-up care.

A 27-year-old Wigan man, Patrick Liam Coyle, died by suicide six days after being discharged from a mental health hospital despite expressing concerns to staff about returning home. He had sought help at an emergency department three days after discharge, stating he had no immediate suicidal intentions, and was released. He was not seen again after March 8 and was found dead at his Accrington flat on March 10. A two-day inquest at Preston’s County Hall concluded with a narrative verdict from Area Coroner Kate Bisset, raising concerns about the adequacy of follow-up care and risk assessment after psychiatric discharge.