Coroner warns of risk of future deaths at mental health unit where patient was killed
Hugo Flint-Cahan, 34, was fatally attacked by Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, at a mental health trust in east London.
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"The public are entitled to expect a clear explanation of how this was allowed to happen and what is being done to ensure it never happens again."
— James Cahan , Other
"We will ensure the learning from the coroner's findings informs our continuing work to strengthen patient safety and care."
— Dr David Bridle , Executive
Key People
Dr David Bridle is the Chief Medical Officer for East London NHS Foundation Trust.
Graeme Irvine is the Senior Coroner for East London.
Hugo Flint-Cahan was a patient at an NHS mental health unit who was killed by another patient.
James Cahan is the family solicitor and cousin of Hugo Flint-Cahan.
Rolando Torres-Pena is a 22-year-old who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the death of Hugo Flint-Cahan.
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Hugo Flint-Cahan, 34, was fatally attacked by Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, at a mental health trust in east London.
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