Jack Riding

“I heard evidence that there was a significant delay in bringing a defibrillator to the pitch where [the deceased] had collapsed. There was a delay of some minutes before the defibrillator was deployed. I make it clear that this could not be said to be a contributing factor in Mr [name redacted] death. I have received evidence of the systems in place to deploy the defibrillator from Goals Soccer Centres plc. It remains a concern to me that when matches are being played that the defibrillator is kept away from”

“2) I heard evidence that there was a significant delay in the ambulance personnel getting to the pitch after arriving at the front gates of the Goals Soccer Centres Plc premises. I saw some CCTV evidence that there was no one in the car park to meet and direct the paramedic crew. I have read the representations, from Goals Soccer Centres Plc, in particular appendix 13 for dealing with the arrival of emergency services, but it remains a concern to me how it is ensured the that policy in place is”

“I have seen a limited risk assessment to consider what should be done in the case of a medical emergency on the pitch. I have seen no clear indication of the extent and subject matter of any first aid training. I have seen evidence that training has taken place. In the absence of any such evidence I am concerned that a lack of training may present a risk of future death.”

“I note that Goals Soccer Centres Plc recognise a need to review the Health and Safety processes. They have instructed an Independent Consultant to undertake a review of Health and Safety processes and procedures but with no clear timescale for this review I am still of the view that I am under a duty to prepare this report.”