A “heroic neighbor” who sacrificed his life to save twoyear-old boy died after repeated hit with weights, said the coroner.
body of Richard Woodcock, 38, Highway Inspector. found by the Thames Valley Police when they made them way in property in Milton Keynes on June 26 last year.
They were called to riot in the apartment around 9:40 am. Another man, 24-year-old Kelvin Odichukumma Igweani, was declared dead to the scene after a police officer fired four shots.
Woodcock went to the apartment, which was next door to yourself help boy who it was believed that in danger, heard the coroner’s court of Milton Keynes. Coroner Tom Osborne ruled that Woodcock had been unlawfully killed and concluded that the little boy, who sustained life-threatening injuries and needed surgery, was rescued by Woodcock.”heroic spend”.
Post-mortem examination found Woodcock injured head injuries consistent with repeated strikes on head areaThe court heard that a large weight was used as a weapon.
Woodcock intervened after a screaming woman from next the door is scary of her life and obviously in excited state.
His wife was on telephone 999 call to the police when Woodcock decided to try help child in flat. He was dragged inside and severely beaten “to the point that he hit with 4 kg dumbbell,” the coroner said.
He said Woodcock death had a devastating effect on his family, who will be shocked by what happened.
woman and other young the child managed to escape to the address before the arrival of the police.
Sergeant Mike West of Thames Valley Police told the court that two firearms officers responded and a stun gun was used. on igveani, who became aggressive.
West said: “Officers entered the address and saw Mr. Woodcock lying on the floor. on in floor. There was a big weight and he had significant head injury.”
The investigation had previously heard that the stun gun was ineffective and Igveani barricaded himself. in in main bedroom where you can hear the baby crying with in sound of ongoing attack.
The police received access into the bedroom, and the police fired their firearms. The coroner said: “The officers fired and Mr. Igweani received gunshot wounds.”
Igveani investigation death will take place later.
