A former soldier who took part in the D-Day landings starved himself to death after being held against his will in a care home.
Alfred Tonkin, 93, went on hunger strike when he was prevented from being reunited with his wife of 68 years, Joyce.
The great-grandfather, who lost a leg to a Nazi machine gunner, was initially admitted to hospital with a blood disorder.
But when social services became involved in his case they declared he was suffering from dementia and insisted a round-the-clock care package would have to be arranged before he could return home.
He was transferred to a care home and was still there four months later when he was rushed to hospital suffering from dehydration and malnourishment.
Mr Tonkin died six days later on June 3 - 72 hours before the 65th anniversary of D-Day.
He was transferred to a care home and was still there four months later when he was rushed to hospital suffering from dehydration and malnourishment.
Mr Tonkin died six days later on June 3 - 72 hours before the 65th anniversary of D-Day.
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They would say that, they don't use it.. they're all on BUPA!
I could tell you some scary stories about the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. Stuff I witnessed myself.
If that hospital is much like our Royal Gwent, I can well imagine.
I just hope if I have an accident/illness/Kelly style walk in the woods I dont end up in that hole.
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