A BUILDER has died after being admitted to hospital following a cardiac arrest, an inquest has heard.

Daniel Pollock, 51, was rushed to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington on July 22 after suffering from a cardiac arrest.

He received emergency care but did not regain consciousness. His death was verified at 3.52pm on July 27.

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An inquest opening at Oxford Coroner’s Court on Wednesday (August 28) into Mr Pollock’s death.

A medical cause of death has been provided as hypoxic brain injury, cardiac arrest, and opiate toxicity.

On January 21, 2025 at 2pm a full inquest will take place into his death as scheduled by coroner Darren Salter.

Mr Pollock, a builder and building maintenance worker, resided at Roman Row, Whichford, in Shipston-On-Stour.