Tragic death of teen at Appleby Horse Fair was 'accidental', inquest hears
THE death of a 15-year-old boy who fell from the back of a moving horse trailer at Appleby Horse Fair in 2023 was accidental, an inquest has heard.
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Paul McTaggart is a reporter and trainee Digital Audience Content Editor. Paul is dedicated to covering a diverse range of stories relevant to the communities he covers. His focus is keenly directed towards narratives that hold significance, particularly in the Carlisle and Penrith areas. Paul has a Master's degree in Multimedia Journalism and is NCTJ-accredited.
THE death of a 15-year-old boy who fell from the back of a moving horse trailer at Appleby Horse Fair in 2023 was accidental, an inquest has heard.
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