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Tragic Misdiagnosis: Family to Sue Ambulance Service After Death

1/24/2026

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Luke Abrahams, 20, an amateur footballer from East Hunsbury, Northampton, died January 23, 2023, from sepsis and necrotising fasciitis.
A coroner's inquest found paramedics missed the chance to take him to hospital as his condition deteriorated.
He was first diagnosed with tonsillitis and later misdiagnosed with sciatica.
The coroner said earlier intervention might have changed the outcome.
His family plans civil action against East Midlands Ambulance Service for perceived negligence.

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Luke Abrahams, 20, an amateur footballer from East Hunsbury, Northampton, died January 23, 2023, from sepsis and necrotising fasciitis.
A coroner's inquest found paramedics missed the chance to take him to hospital as his condition deteriorated.
He was first diagnosed with tonsillitis and later misdiagnosed with sciatica.
The coroner said earlier intervention might have changed the outcome.
His family plans civil action against East Midlands Ambulance Service for perceived negligence.