Inquest opens into death of Hassocks labourer
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Scott Leburn, 66, had reported shortness of breath and pains in his chest since September last year, an inquest at Crawley Coroner’s Court heard yesterday (July 2).
A biopsy in October confirmed he had mesothelioma, a type of cancer that develops in the lining that covers the outer surface of some of the body’s organs. It is usually linked to asbestos exposure.
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Hide AdFollowing his diagnosis, Mr Leburn, who worked as a labourer, was admitted to hospital for further back pain and nausea. Here, his condition deteriorated and he sadly died on June 23.
Mr Leburn was born in Cuckfield and was divorced.
A post-mortem found his cause of death to be mesothelioma.
A full inquest into his death has been set for August 27.