Inquest opened into the demise of man,80, who was hit by a police van
- Trevor Bartlett, 80, was struck by a police van outdoors his native pub in Beeston
A former newspaper photographer who chronicled Nottingham Forest’s glory years died from ‘head and chest accidents’ after being hit by a police van, an inquest has heard.
Former Nottingham Evening Post photographer Trevor Bartlett, 80, was struck by a police van whereas crossing the street outdoors the Nurseryman pub in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, on December 19 2023.
The inquest opened at present at Nottingham Coroner’s Court and was adjourned as soon as assistant coroner Hannah Mettam had made her opening remarks, the place she confirmed a autopsy examination had been carried out.
A provisional reason for demise was recorded as ‘head and chest accidents’. Ms Mettam provided her ‘very honest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Bartlett at this very tough time’.
Mr Bartlett started working on the Nottingham Evening Post as a 15-year-old copy boy, leaving faculty on a Friday and beginning on the paper on the Monday.
Trevor Bartlett (pictured) died after he was struck by a police van whereas crossing the street outdoors a pub in Beeston, Nottinghamshire
Mr Bartlett, who had labored for the Nottingham Evening Post since he was 15-years-old, was discovered to have died from ‘head and chest accidents’ following the crash on December 19 final yr
Nottingham Forest supervisor Brian Clough (centre). Mr Bartlett additionally developed a friendship with the Nottingham Forest supervisor
Nottingham Forest striker Trevor Francis poses with the trophy after their 1-0 victory over Malmo within the European Cup Final. Mr Bartlett chronicled Nottingham Forest throughout their profitable 1979 European Cup season
He went on to develop into the youngest press photographer within the Midlands on the age of 17.
Mr Bartlett additionally developed a friendship with Nottingham Forest supervisor Brian Clough and a few of his most well-known photographs have been of the gamers on the pitch after the membership’s historic 1979 European Cup triumph.
He labored on the paper for 45 years picturing 1000’s of locals, royalty, politicians, pop stars and sports activities stars earlier than he retired at 62.
Following his retirement, Mr Bartlett typically loved a drink at his native pub, the Nurseryman, which he was leaving when he was struck by a police van.
The police van was driving in a bus lane and had its siren and blue lights on on the time.
Nottinghamshire Police referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct after the incident. The watchdog confirmed an officer was underneath investigation on January 11.
His devastated spouse says she came upon concerning the information when he did not return dwelling for his dinner at round 6.30pm on the day. Sandra, who was married to Mr Bartlett for 58 years, assumed he had been delayed chatting to buddies.
Mr Bartlett additionally left behind two sons, Peter and Robert, daughter-in-law Soraya, grandchildren Selma and Emma and brother David.
