A rugby participant was punched within the head by a safety guard whereas on vacation in Turkey and died after he returned dwelling, an inquest has heard.
Scot James, from Maesteg, Bridgend county, had been in hospital since he suffered head and mind accidents in an alleged bar assault on 5 July.
He fell and hit his head throughout a “verbal alternate”, Pontypridd Coroner’s Court docket was instructed on Tuesday.
The 34-year-old was repatriated to the UK and died on 26 July on the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
A provisional explanation for loss of life was given as blunt head harm.
James’ household described him as a “loving father, son, grandson and associate” in tributes following his loss of life.
Maesteg Celtic RFC mentioned he was an “excellent participant and a fantastic character”.
Coroner Rachel Knight mentioned a full inquest was needed as there was motive to suspect the loss of life could have been unnatural.
She mentioned that as police in Turkey would doubtlessly be investigating James’ loss of life, the following inquest listening to can be scheduled for later this yr.
Knight mentioned it could be essential to pause inquest proceedings pending the end result of any felony investigation and confirmed the court docket would liaise with Turkish authorities.
Police in Turkey are understood to be investigating the loss of life, with help from the International Workplace.
In an announcement, James’ household mentioned he “had a heat coronary heart, a fantastic sense of humour, and a pure skill to carry individuals collectively”.
“We’re heartbroken by his loss,” they mentioned.
“No phrases can really specific the ache we’re experiencing or the void his passing has left in our lives.”
Maesteg Celtic RFC mentioned: “Everybody on the membership is devastated by this information and our ideas exit to his household and mates at this troublesome time.”
