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Footballer's Death: Sepsis and Flesh-Eating Disease Inquiry
21 Jan
Summary
- An inquest began into the death of amateur footballer Luke Abrahams.
- Luke Abrahams died from sepsis and necrotising fasciitis.
- His parents allege misdiagnosis contributed to his tragic passing.

An inquest has commenced into the tragic death of Luke Abrahams, an amateur footballer from Northampton. Abrahams passed away on January 23, 2023, in a hospital, succumbing to sepsis and necrotising fasciitis, a dangerous bacterial infection.
His parents, Richard Abrahams and Julie Needham, are seeking answers, suggesting that errors in his care, such as an initial misdiagnosis, could have contributed to his fatal outcome.
The ongoing inquest, being conducted by assistant coroner Sophie Lomas at The Guildhall in Northampton, is scheduled to last for three days as it examines the circumstances surrounding Abrahams' death.




