An 18-year-old student who died within hours of arriving at university had mixed alcohol and ketamine, an inquest hears
A student who died within hours of arriving at university had mixed alcohol and ketamine, an inquest heard.
Pathologist Dr Nigel Cooper told the hearing at Newcastle Coroner's Court: "She had arrived in Newcastle from Northern Ireland the previous day, she had been with other occupants of her flat on that evening, alcohol had been consumed and there were indications that other substances may have been taken as well."
Dr Cooper said tests revealed she had 1.3mg of ketamine per litre of blood, below the level that would usually be considered fatal. Dr Cooper said it was impossible to specify when Miss Larmour died but told the hearing that ketamine - a drug used in medicine as an anaesthetic - could cause death "pretty quickly".Earlier, Miss Larmour's mother Sandra paid tribute to her, saying she flourished at school "with her huge personality, confidence and humour".The inquest heard Miss Larmour was an A* student who was popular with pupils, teachers and parents alike.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kevin Keegan proved absolutely right on Newcastle United takeoverWhat a difference a year makes, Friday teatime marked the one year anniversary of the Newcastle United takeover being exclusively announced by Newcastle friendly journalist Keith Downie live on Sky...
Read more »
Newcastle United stars make the 'Whoscored' Premier League team of the weekThe 'Whoscored' Premier League team of the week - Two Newcastle United stars make the cut.
Read more »
Cheap Match of The Day comments on Newcastle United takeoverThe commentator at St James' Park...Cheap Match of The Day comments on Newcastle United takeover.
Read more »
Former top referee rules on controversial Newcastle v Brentford incidentFormer top referee Dermot Gallagher rules on this controversial Newcastle v Brentford incident.
Read more »
BBC Sport pundit - Newcastle United could win Premier League within four yearsBBC Sport pundit - Newcastle United could win Premier League within four years nufc epl
Read more »
Best starting eleven from combined current Manchester United and Newcastle United squadsBest starting eleven from combined current Manchester United and Newcastle United squads nufc
Read more »