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Coroner Records Mixed Drug Toxicity Verdict in Death of Woman Found in Disabled Toilet

Coroner Margaret Taylor found mixed drug toxicity as the cause of death, prompting family and agencies to call for improved care for vulnerable ex-offenders.

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Sabrina Lyttle: Woman lay dead in restaurant toilet for three days inquest told - Sabrina Lyttle, 47, was discovered in the disabled toilet of the Gurkha Buffet Restaurant and hotel bar in Blackpool in November 28, 2024. 

Overview

  • A July 2025 inquest at Blackpool Coroners Court concluded that Sabrina Lyttle died of mixed drug toxicity with no evidence of third-party involvement.
  • Lyttle was discovered nearly 48 hours after entering a locked disabled cubicle at the Gurkha Hotel Pub and Restaurant when staff looked through the keyhole.
  • Toxicology tests identified cocaine, Valium, methadone and a small amount of alcohol in her system, and experts noted her reduced tolerance following a recent prison sentence.
  • The disabled restroom was only cleaned after use and lacked routine checks, highlighting lapses in public facility safety protocols.
  • Support groups including Blackpool Horizon and Lancashire Women and Changing Futures warned that gaps in post-release care left ex-offenders vulnerable.