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Details have emerged of the living conditions of a Brighton man, whose death led to two paramedics being arrested and suspended from duty. | Details have emerged of the living conditions of a Brighton man, whose death led to two paramedics being arrested and suspended from duty. |
After Barry Baker, 58, died at his home in Braybon Avenue on 29 November the paramedics were held on suspicion of neglecting to perform a public duty. | After Barry Baker, 58, died at his home in Braybon Avenue on 29 November the paramedics were held on suspicion of neglecting to perform a public duty. |
New photographs show boxes, papers and belongings cluttering the house. | New photographs show boxes, papers and belongings cluttering the house. |
Two men from South East Coast Ambulance Service allegedly made derogatory comments about Mr Baker's home. | Two men from South East Coast Ambulance Service allegedly made derogatory comments about Mr Baker's home. |
The men, aged 35 and 44, and both from Brighton, were bailed to a date in January after being arrested and questioned by Sussex Police on 5 December. | The men, aged 35 and 44, and both from Brighton, were bailed to a date in January after being arrested and questioned by Sussex Police on 5 December. |
'Much liked' | 'Much liked' |
It is believed Mr Baker collapsed while he was on the phone to emergency services operators on 29 November and the line remained open when the crew arrived. | It is believed Mr Baker collapsed while he was on the phone to emergency services operators on 29 November and the line remained open when the crew arrived. |
Brighton-based A2b Clearances, which cleared Mr Baker's home just before Christmas, has released pictures of his property that show boxes, papers and belongings scattered across rooms. | |
On its website, the company stated: "Mr Baker was believed to be a kind, and much liked member of the community according to his neighbours." | On its website, the company stated: "Mr Baker was believed to be a kind, and much liked member of the community according to his neighbours." |
An inquest into the death of Mr Baker was opened and adjourned on 17 December by the Brighton and Hove coroner. | An inquest into the death of Mr Baker was opened and adjourned on 17 December by the Brighton and Hove coroner. |
Neighbour Ralph Virgo said Mr Baker had lived alone following the deaths of his parents, but he went to work looking tidy and clean. | Neighbour Ralph Virgo said Mr Baker had lived alone following the deaths of his parents, but he went to work looking tidy and clean. |
A remembrance service is due to take place at All Saints Church in Patcham in later in the month. | A remembrance service is due to take place at All Saints Church in Patcham in later in the month. |