He was given successful CPR by critical care paramedics before being taken to the James Paget Hospital (JPH) in Gorleston.

But despite further attempts by hospital staff to save his life, he died there on December 14.

James Paget Hospital in Gorleston (Image: Newsquest) An inquest into his death at Norfolk Coroner’s Court heard that the 49-year-old had been diagnosed with terminal liver failure 14 years ago.

In a statement from his mother, Marilyn Ikins, she said that at the time, he was “not expected to survive”.

But after a three-month hospital........

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