Newhaven man died from exposure to asbestos

By Staff reporter
Published 20th May 2021, 17:31 BST
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A 79-year-old man died at his home in Newhaven last year due to previous exposure to asbestos.

Douglas Lowes passed away on November 16 last year at his home in Second Avenue, an inquest heard.

The inquest at Eastbourne Town Hall on Thursday (May 20), heard Mr Lowes, a retired steward, worked on ferries which involved monthly cleaning in the engine rooms.

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