Reaction to wasp sting killed man

An inquest learned yesterday that a 25-year-old man died as a result of a reaction to a wasp sting on May 26th

An inquest learned yesterday that a 25-year-old man died as a result of a reaction to a wasp sting on May 26th. He was Mr Raymond Stevenson, Killycomain Drive, Portadown, and his death was described by the Co Armagh coroner, Mr James Rodgers, as "most untimely".

The sting was discovered in the area of the shoulder blades, and resulted in a cardiac arrest.

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