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Seán's Story: Death on the Ward

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC News Channel

Available for 9 months

Sean had a history of drug use and mental health problems when doctors decided to detain him in a psychiatric unit for his own good. Hours later, he managed to evade supervision and ultimately take his own life inside the hospital. Alan Haslam speaks to his grieving mother and investigates what lessons have been learned. Show less

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Reporter:
Alan Haslam
Assistant Editor:
Chris Thornton

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