Carl Johnson, of Poplar Close in Horsford, near Norwich, died at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital (N&N) on November 6 last year.

An inquest into his death heard that the 45-year-old had become dependent on alcohol, which in turn lead to his death from acute-on-chronic liver failure, known as ACLF.

On reviewing the evidence read out to the court, Norfolk’s senior coroner Jacqueline Lake said: “Mr Johnson had a complex medical history including alcohol misuse.

Jacqueline Lake (Image: Denise Bradley)

“He was diagnosed with acute alcoholic hepatitis and decompensated liver disease for which he had undergone hospital admission in 2023.

“He subsequently attended for follow-up treatment but ceased to do so from the end of July 2024.

“He continued to consume alcohol, and his health deteriorated, leading to his requirement for emergency admission to N&N on November 6.

“He was there given appropriate care and treatment but sadly........

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