FAI set after death of Glasgow man who 'waited two days for ambulance'

The first hearing of an inquiry into the death of a man who reportedly waited almost two days for an ambulance to arrive at his home will take place next month.

Gerard Brown, 65, died after a fall at his home in Glasgow in September 2021.

A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into his death has been ordered, meaning a sheriff will examine the circumstances and establish if any precautions could have been taken.

A preliminary hearing will take place on February 10 at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Mr Brown fell at his home on September 6 2021 but was declared dead on September 8.

The Daily Record reported that a concierge at Mr Brown's property called for an ambulance after he fell, but by the time paramedics reached him he had already died.

The FAI is expected to focus on call handling and response times by the Scottish Ambulance Service.

Procurator Fiscal Andy Shanks said: "The death of Gerard Brown occurred in circumstances giving rise to serious public concern and as such the Lord Advocate has decided that a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry should be held.

"The lodging of the first notice enables FAI proceedings to commence under the direction of the sheriff.

"Mr Brown's family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress."

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