Inquest: Teenager from Lincolnshire died after being bitten by spider

Harry Bolton was found unconscious in October last year

Author: Julie CastonPublished 2nd Dec 2022

An inquest has been hearing a Hull University student died after being bitten by a spider in his home.

Harry Bolton from Lincolnshire was found unconscious in October last year.

The coroner’s court heard how the 19-year-old second-year student had felt unwell and went to hospital but was sent home.

Harry was found unconscious at his home by his housemates - four days later.

Paramedics found an infected wound on his back and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Coroner ruled he died from sepsis.

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