Police open investigation into death of patient treated by jailed Birmingham surgeon Ian Paterson
Inquest into Joan Green's death paused due to criminal investigation
The death of a woman treated by jailed breast surgeon Ian Paterson is now the focus of a police investigation.
Paterson is serving a 20-year sentence after conducting unnecessary procedures on over 1,000 patients.
The investigation into Joan Green's death comes after Coroner Richard Foster referred her case to police following initial inquiries.
Joan Green's inquest, recently opened in Staffordshire, has been adjourned as the police proceed with their investigation.
West Midlands Police confirmed a criminal investigation is underway to understand the circumstances surrounding her death.
Coroner Foster emphasized that the adjournment is not a comment on the circumstances of Green's passing but to ensure coordination between investigations.
Paterson was affiliated with the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust and practised privately in Solihull and Sutton Coldfield.
His conviction includes charges of wounding with intent due to unnecessary operations on patients.
The inquests into the deaths of Paterson's former patients have been ongoing since October 2024 and may continue beyond Paterson's anticipated release next year.