"Recording a conclusion of suicide, Dorset coroner Rachael Griffin said Mr Farruku had not made any complaints about the accommodation. Speaking at the hearing in Bournemouth, she also said he had not been subject to "racism or inappropriate acts" while onboard. Mr Farruku's sisters Marsida Keci and Jola Dushku have questioned how he was allowed to be moved to the Bibby Stockholm in November 2023, having struggled with his mental health since the death of their parents."
"The inquest heard that Mr Farruku began to show aggressive behaviour while staying in a hotel in Paignton, Devon, in July 2023. Concerns were forwarded to the Home Office, but were not placed on its Atlas immigration case-working system, the coroner said. Ms Griffin said the government had criteria that any resident who had more than primary health care needs, either medical or around mental health, should not be housed on the barge because of its remote location."
Dorset coroner Rachael Griffin recorded a conclusion of suicide for Leonard Farruku. She stated Farruku had not made complaints about the accommodation and had not been subject to "racism or inappropriate acts" while onboard. Farruku's sisters questioned his transfer to the Bibby Stockholm in November 2023 after he struggled with mental health following their parents' death. The inquest heard he began to show aggressive behaviour in a Paignton hotel in July 2023 and that concerns were forwarded to the Home Office but not entered on its Atlas case-working system. Government criteria advised against housing residents with more than primary health care needs on the remote barge. The failure to record those concerns prevented staff from being alerted and the Home Office missed an opportunity to inquire into Farruku's suitability.
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