Inquest into death of amateur footballer David Winslow
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A young father days from his 27th
birthday died as a result of a 'freak accident' while playing
football, an inquest has heard.
David Winslow, of Church Street, Rochester, died after hitting
his head on a wall at the Black Lion Leisure Centre, in Gillingham
on September 22 last year while playing five-a-side football.
He was due to celebrate his 27th birthday two days later.
An inquest into his death was held yesterday (Thursday) at
Maidstone County Hall. A referee, Michael Lane, and a
spectator, David Ashcroft both spoke.
They both said Mr Winslow had run half the length of the
indoor pitch and was running at speed when he attempted to perform
a 'scissor kick' in an effort to shoot at goal.
Paramedics tried for an hour to resuscitate him but were
unsuccessful.
Dr David Rouse, a pathologist, said Mr Winslow hit his head
with such force that it bruised his brain and caused fractures to
his skull.
Coroner Roger Sykes recorded a verdict of accidental death and
said: "David 
was off the ground and his body twisted in the air. His
momentum took him into the wall which he struck forcibly with the
back of his head.
"The force of the impact affected the brain stem and he
instantly lost consciousness and I believe shortly afterwards
actually died.
"It was a freak accident where he was executing an athletic and
acrobatic attempt to score a goal.
"This is nothing other than a most desperate set of
circumstances but I would like to extend my condolences to his
family and friends that have come here today."
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Wednesday, March 17 2010
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