MINER’S SUICIDE

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8652, 10 February 1914, Page 3

MINER’S SUICIDE

BLEEDS TO DEATH. Press Association. I)UNEDIN, February 9.' The body of the man found at Tahuna Park yesterday has been identified as that of Frank Ashton, a miner from Nokomai. The medical evidence at the inquest showed that a small wound had been found over the left wrist, as if an attempt had been mado to out the artery. At the elbow-joint of the same arm there was a very largo wound, which had cut through all the tissues down to the bone. The heart was empty, indicating that death was due to loss of blood. Charles Bradfield, manufacturer’s agent, identified the body, and said he' believed the deceased’s full name was Frank Ashton Deville, though he never, went under that name. On AVednesday week the deceased seemed to be hard up, and borrowed from witness, but ho seemed in good spirits. He was then going to the races at Forbury Park. Deceased was a native of South Africa. Constable Meßao stated that only fourpence was found on deceased. A verdict of suicide was returned.