'We want justice for the state of dad's body'

The family of an 80 year old man from Forest Town are demanding answers after discovering their father's body had severely decomposed by the time a post mortem examination was carried out.

Ronald Parkin died suddenly in August 2025 - his family had to learn from the coroners report that his body showed severe decomposition, including maggots, by the time it reached hospital mortuary staff. They believe his body was not stored correctly while awaiting examination and have struggled to get clear answers.

Summaya spoke to his daughter Caroline.