Whitley Bay man's last moments in Gibraltar - Chronicle News - News - ChronicleLive: "James Armstrong, from Whitley Bay, was on holiday in Gibraltar when he died.
The 65-year-old was “in a confused state” when he walked into HM Naval Base Gibraltar last July.
He walked past the security post and, when challenged by the guard, replied that he had a gun.
While the guard called for help, Mr Armstrong walked further into the base before stepping off a quay into the sea.
Coroner Charles Pitto recorded a verdict of accidental death.
He said the cause of death was drowning, though he also noted medical evidence of a blocked coronary artery and problems with alcohol."
The 65-year-old was “in a confused state” when he walked into HM Naval Base Gibraltar last July.
He walked past the security post and, when challenged by the guard, replied that he had a gun.
While the guard called for help, Mr Armstrong walked further into the base before stepping off a quay into the sea.
Coroner Charles Pitto recorded a verdict of accidental death.
He said the cause of death was drowning, though he also noted medical evidence of a blocked coronary artery and problems with alcohol."
