Brian McPolin, 67, owner of BMP Furniture, was taken to hospital following a choking incident at a Warrenpoint restaurant on Sunday 11 October, and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday
A businessman who was left critically ill after choking at a Co Down restaurant last weekend has sadly died. Brian McPolin was rushed to hospital following the incident at The Posh Pig Bar and Bistro in Warrenpoint on Sunday, October 11.
A funeral notice revealed that the 67-year-old passed away peacefully in hospital on Wednesday, surrounded by his loved ones. The father-of-three was the proprietor of BMP Furniture, a business located in his hometown of Mayobridge. Mr McPolin was dining with others at the Marine Parade restaurant when the tragic incident occurred.
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service confirmed they received a 999 call at 9.59pm on Sunday, October 11, following reports of an incident in the Marine Parade area of Warrenpoint.
Three emergency ambulances were dispatched to the scene by NIAS, and after assessment and initial treatment, one patient was transported to Daisy Hill Hospital, reports Belfast Live.
In the wake of the incident, The Posh Pig Bar and Bistro expressed their deep sorrow over the “serious incident.”
They stated: “Our thoughts are with the individual and their loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.
“Out of respect for those involved, we will not be commenting further on the circumstances and kindly ask that their privacy is respected.”
The restaurant also announced that they would remain closed until Friday.
A funeral notice portrays Mr McPolin as the “beloved husband of Clare, loving father of Adrian, Gareth and Nadine, cherished grandfather of Cameron, Terence, Mason, Caoimhe, Eimear, Robyn, Ellie and Brían and a dear brother.”
A funeral service is scheduled for 1pm on Sunday, October 18, at St Patrick’s Church, Mayobridge, with burial to follow in the adjacent cemetery.
“Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, extended family circle and friends,” concludes the notice.
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