Menu
18/11/2014
Woman Comes Round After 19 Day Coma
A woman who has been in a coma for 19 days after prematurely giving birth to twins, who later died, has come round.
27-year-old Jocelyn Bennett called an ambulance to her home on 29 October, complaining of severe pains. She was 32 weeks pregnant with twins at the time.
When emergency crews arrived at about 05:51 they were unable to gain access to the flats. It is understood they called police at 06:03, who arrived seven minutes later.
In hospital Ms Bennett's twins were delivered by emergency Caesarean, however, they died a short time later. They had suffered brain damage due to a lack of oxygen.
Ms Bennett is understood to have showed signs of waking over the weekend, and by Monday her condition was described as "stable, but with a long way to go".
According to reports Ms Bennett has not yet been told about the deaths of her twins, but her family are prepared to do so when she asks.
Birmingham City Council are investigating what happened and why paramedics couldn't gain access to the flats.
(MH/CD)
27-year-old Jocelyn Bennett called an ambulance to her home on 29 October, complaining of severe pains. She was 32 weeks pregnant with twins at the time.
When emergency crews arrived at about 05:51 they were unable to gain access to the flats. It is understood they called police at 06:03, who arrived seven minutes later.
In hospital Ms Bennett's twins were delivered by emergency Caesarean, however, they died a short time later. They had suffered brain damage due to a lack of oxygen.
Ms Bennett is understood to have showed signs of waking over the weekend, and by Monday her condition was described as "stable, but with a long way to go".
According to reports Ms Bennett has not yet been told about the deaths of her twins, but her family are prepared to do so when she asks.
Birmingham City Council are investigating what happened and why paramedics couldn't gain access to the flats.
(MH/CD)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
06 October 2015
Six People Arrested In Scotland Over Drugs Offences
Six people have been arrested by police in Scotland as part of an operation targeting drug dealers. Two men aged 19, one man aged 20 and another aged 27 were arrested by officers on Friday, 2 October in Church Square, Galashiels. The four suspects were detained on suspicion of supplying heroin.
Six People Arrested In Scotland Over Drugs Offences
Six people have been arrested by police in Scotland as part of an operation targeting drug dealers. Two men aged 19, one man aged 20 and another aged 27 were arrested by officers on Friday, 2 October in Church Square, Galashiels. The four suspects were detained on suspicion of supplying heroin.
21 August 2015
Teenager Jailed For Abduction And Grooming Of Children
An 18-year-old man has been jailed on charges of abduction and grooming. Josh Bennett, of Underwood, Rochdale, was found to have used Facebook to pester underage children for sex - and allowed his flat to be used as a refuge for missing children.
Teenager Jailed For Abduction And Grooming Of Children
An 18-year-old man has been jailed on charges of abduction and grooming. Josh Bennett, of Underwood, Rochdale, was found to have used Facebook to pester underage children for sex - and allowed his flat to be used as a refuge for missing children.
07 November 2007
Two Held Over Cheshire Toddler Death
Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of a two-year-old boy in Runcorn, Cheshire. Paramedics were called to a house in the town around 10.30pm on Tuesday and when the police arrived, they subsequently arrested a 24-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman at the scene.
Two Held Over Cheshire Toddler Death
Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of a two-year-old boy in Runcorn, Cheshire. Paramedics were called to a house in the town around 10.30pm on Tuesday and when the police arrived, they subsequently arrested a 24-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman at the scene.
23 September 2013
Four Britons Killed In Kenya Supermarket Attack
The Foreign Office has confirmed that four British nationals have been killed by militants in Kenya. Up to 62 people are believed to have been killed in an attack on a shopping centre on Saturday. The four British victims have not yet been named but it is understood that the victims families have been informed.
Four Britons Killed In Kenya Supermarket Attack
The Foreign Office has confirmed that four British nationals have been killed by militants in Kenya. Up to 62 people are believed to have been killed in an attack on a shopping centre on Saturday. The four British victims have not yet been named but it is understood that the victims families have been informed.
30 May 2012
Man Convicted For 27 Years For Attempted Murder
A Man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempted murder. After an eight day trial at Wood Green Crown Court, on May 25th 2012, William Kelly age 50 of Lynton Road, London E4 was jailed. Kelly carried out the “ferocious” attack after breaking into the victim’s own flat in Oakleigh Road North, London N20 on the night of October 30th 2011.
Man Convicted For 27 Years For Attempted Murder
A Man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempted murder. After an eight day trial at Wood Green Crown Court, on May 25th 2012, William Kelly age 50 of Lynton Road, London E4 was jailed. Kelly carried out the “ferocious” attack after breaking into the victim’s own flat in Oakleigh Road North, London N20 on the night of October 30th 2011.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
