Paul Reynolds (inset) died two days after the incident at Pontins Pakefield
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An inquest has found a father-of-three would have survived if he had not been restrained in a dangerous manner at Pontins Pakefield.
Colchester man Paul Reynolds, 38, was restrained by security staff after being involved in an altercation with another guest at the holiday park, near Lowestoft, on Valentine s Day 2017.
Mr Reynolds, who had been on holiday at the resort with his partner Carrie Bennett and their three sons, was subsequently arrested by police.
However, on the journey to the police station, Mr Reynolds condition worsened and an ambulance was called at the roadside.
Paul Reynolds (inset) died two days after the incident at Pontins Pakefield
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An inquest has found a father-of-three would have survived if he had not been restrained in a dangerous manner at Pontins Pakefield.
Colchester man Paul Reynolds, 38, was restrained by security staff after being involved in an altercation with another guest at the holiday park, near Lowestoft, on Valentine s Day 2017.
Mr Reynolds, who had been on holiday at the resort with his partner Carrie Bennett and their three sons, was subsequently arrested by police.
However, on the journey to the police station, Mr Reynolds condition worsened and an ambulance was called at the roadside.
Published:
1:04 PM May 10, 2021
Paul Reynolds (inset) died two days after his arrest at Pontins Pakefield
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A jury has retired to consider its ruling in the inquest of a father-of-three who died after being restrained at Pontins Pakefield.
Colchester man Paul Reynolds died in hospital two days after being involved in an altercation with another guest at the holiday park, near Lowestoft, on Valentine s Day 2017.
Mr Reynolds, also known as Paul Gladwell, was restrained by security staff before being arrested, but he became unwell while in a police van.
Paul Reynolds and his partner Carrie Bennett
Published:
1:04 PM May 10, 2021
Paul Reynolds (inset) died two days after his arrest at Pontins Pakefield
- Credit: SUPPLIED BY FAMILY/NICK BUTCHER
A jury has retired to consider its ruling in the inquest of a father-of-three who died after being restrained at Pontins Pakefield.
Colchester man Paul Reynolds died in hospital two days after being involved in an altercation with another guest at the holiday park, near Lowestoft, on Valentine s Day 2017.
Mr Reynolds, also known as Paul Gladwell, was restrained by security staff before being arrested, but he became unwell while in a police van.
Paul Reynolds and his partner Carrie Bennett
The officer also said the resort s security guards were left shaken up after the incident and felt they were being put under the spotlight when questioned by police.
Timothy Cator-Durrant, a service support officer at Pontins, had previously denied putting his arm around Mr Reynolds neck - while another member of staff described the force used to restrain the guest as reasonable .
Debra Betts, a first aid trainer, told Wednesday s hearing that she would have expected the police officers to call an ambulance when Mr Reynolds appeared unresponsive after his restraint.
When asked by Ms Devonish what officers should do when they believe someone under arrest is feigning being asleep, Mrs Betts said they should not assume this is the case.