Dolan inquest adjourned

Actor Robert Dolan died of myocardial failure due to cocaine hypersensitivity precipitated by physical restraint, an inquest …

Actor Robert Dolan died of myocardial failure due to cocaine hypersensitivity precipitated by physical restraint, an inquest into his death heard yesterday.

The inhalation of blood from mouth injuries and alcohol intoxication were contributory factors in the death of Mr Dolan (33) of Clogher Road, Crumlin, who died on August 21st last, a post-mortem report read at the Dublin City Coroner's Court stated. The inquest was adjourned to January to allow further Garda investigations.

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