Prevention of Future Deaths reports · 2021

Steven Regoli

Regulation 28 report to prevent future deaths, reference 2021-0273, written 17 Aug 2021. A coroner writes one of these when an inquest reveals a risk that could cause further deaths unless something changes.

Date of report17 Aug 2021
Reference2021-0273
DeceasedSteven Regoli
CoronerMichelle Brown
Coroner areaEssex
CategoryRailway related deaths · Mental Health related deaths · Hospital Death (Clinical Procedures and medical management) related deaths · Suicide (from 2015)
Sourcejudiciary.uk record · original PDF
Responses publishednone published

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REGULATION 28:  REPORT TO PREVENT FUTURE DEATHS  

NOTE: This form is to be used after an inquest. 

REGULATION 28 REPORT TO PREVENT FUTURE DEATHS 

THIS REPORT IS BEING SENT TO: EPUT and NHS England 

1 

CORONER 

I am Area Coroner for Essex 

2 

CORONER’S LEGAL POWERS 

I make this report under paragraph 7, Schedule 5, of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 
and regulations 28 and 29 of the Coroners (Investigations) Regulations 2013.  

3 

INVESTIGATION 

On 5th August 2021 I commenced and concluded an inquest into the death of Steven 
Antonio Regoli  

4 

CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE DEATH 

Steven Antonio Regoli died on the 26th June 2020 died at a Lineside location adjacent to 
Gipsy Lane due to Multiple Injuries following a collision with a train, with underlying 
Adjustment Disorder, Mixed Anxiety and Depressive Disorder. He was known to EPUT 

 Cambs North 

At approx. 11.20 hours on the 26th June 2020 the driver of the 
to Liverpool Street was coming around the track curve, when he saw a man stood under 
the bridge next to Gypsy Lane. As soon as he saw the train, this male pushed off the 
wall and headed into the path of the train. The driver was travelling at 70 mph and was 
unable to stop. Mr Regoli was identified by his fingerprints. EPUT prepared a 7-day 
report, which was being used during the COVID Pandemic. This report set out the detail 
of the issues that Steven Regoli had, he was predominantly living with his elderly 
parents who had consistently in evidence at the inquest said that they tried to get 
inpatient care for their son as they were struggling to cope, describing having to sleep by 
the front door to stop him leaving, where he would then take illicit drugs and overdose. 
The report set out that he was admitted to Peter Bruff Ward following an overdose and 
 tablets, following this and 
was discharged 7 days later and within 3 days had taken 
the next day it was determined that he should be discharged back to his mother’s 
address.  

On the 18th June 2020- 8 days before Steven died, he told his Care Coordinator he felt 
like ending his own, which he then subsequently did.  
CORONER’S CONCERNS 

5 

During the course of the inquest, it revealed matters giving rise to concern. In my opinion 
there is a risk that future deaths will occur unless action is taken. In the circumstances it 
is my statutory duty to report to you. 

The MATTERS OF CONCERN are as follows.  –  

In the 7 day report it set out numerous opportunities for Steven and his family to have 
more appropriate help to include inpatient stay for Steven given his history of overdoses 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 and his worsening anxiety and depression. He had spoken about taking himself down to 
the railway line on other occasions as he used to work near there. Steven, due to his 
anxiety and with COVID restrictions was unable to engage but he struggled engaging 
with people before these restrictions.  

During the inquest, there were clear signs that Steven needed more in depth help as did 
his family, but due to him not engaging, which was a major part of his symptoms he was 
never given the pathway or help he needed and there were no systems in place for this 
to happen. There needs to be systems in place where people who do not engage are 
not left with family only to care for them. 

6 

ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN 

In my opinion urgent action should be taken to prevent future deaths and I believe you 
have the power to take such action.    

7 

YOUR RESPONSE 

You are under a duty to respond to this report within 56 days of the date of this report, 
namely by 12th October 2021 I, the coroner, may extend the period. 

Your response must contain details of action taken or proposed to be taken, setting out 
the timetable for action. Otherwise you must explain why no action is proposed. 

8 

COPIES and PUBLICATION 

I have sent a copy of my report to the Chief Coroner and to the following Interested 
Persons who may find it useful or of interest. 

I am also under a duty to send the Chief Coroner a copy of your response.  

The Chief Coroner may publish either or both in a complete or redacted or summary 
form. He may send a copy of this report to any person who he believes may find it useful 
or of interest. You may make representations to me, the coroner, at the time of your 
response, about the release or the publication of your response by the Chief Coroner. 

9 

Date. 17th August 2021 

Name Michelle Brown 
Area Coroner Essex

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