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Tesco Security Guard Dies After Choking on Doughnut at Work

Left severely brain damaged by a prolonged cardiac arrest, his family are seeking legal and financial support.

Overview

  • Mohamed Nassar, 58, collapsed after choking on a doughnut while on duty at the Tesco Express on New Bailey Street and was taken to hospital.
  • Paramedics resuscitated him but his family say his heart stopped for 23 minutes, which they say caused severe brain damage.
  • After about 44 days in hospital and the withdrawal of life support, the family confirmed he died on Sunday, June 22.
  • The family issued a tribute saying they are devastated, face significant financial difficulty, are seeking legal advice, and a community fundraiser remains active to cover funeral and living costs.
  • Colleagues and the store manager offered condolences, and the family say Nassar had worked for a third‑party security firm for around five years and previously performed as a musician before moving to Manchester in 2020.