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Family's tribute to 999 death man | |
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The cousin of a man whose death led to two paramedics being suspended from duty said he was a "well-liked and popular" man. | |
After Barry Baker, 58, died at his home in Braybon Avenue on 29 November the paramedics were suspended on suspicion of neglecting a public duty. | |
Two South East Coast Ambulance Service staff allegedly made derogatory comments about Mr Baker's home. | |
Phil Davy said Mr Baker's family would be holding a memorial service. | |
Inquest adjourned | |
He added: "Barry Baker was a well-liked and integrated member of our family and popular among his many friends. | |
"The alleged circumstances of his passing have given us great cause for concern but as the police are still looking into what may or may not have happened, I have no intention of making any comment about these matters at the moment." | |
Photographs showing boxes, papers and belongings cluttering the house were released on Friday. | |
It is believed Mr Baker collapsed while on the phone to emergency services on 29 November and the line remained open when the crew arrived. | |
The two paramedics, aged 35 and 44, both male and from Brighton, were bailed after being questioned by Sussex Police on 5 December. | |
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. | 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. |
An inquest into the death of Mr Baker was opened and adjourned on 17 December. | |