This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-41345128

The article has changed 7 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 3 Version 4
Moors Murderer: Ian Brady 'would remove feeding tube' Ian Brady: Moors Murderer 'would remove feeding tube'
(about 1 hour later)
Moors Murderer Ian Brady would remove his own feeding tube while he was on hunger strike, an inquest heard.Moors Murderer Ian Brady would remove his own feeding tube while he was on hunger strike, an inquest heard.
Dr Noir Thomas, consultant forensic psychiatrist for Mersey Care, told a hearing at Bootle Town Hall this act was a "symbol of his need to control".Dr Noir Thomas, consultant forensic psychiatrist for Mersey Care, told a hearing at Bootle Town Hall this act was a "symbol of his need to control".
Brady, 79, who tortured and killed five children with Myra Hindley, died at Ashworth Hospital on 15 May.Brady, 79, who tortured and killed five children with Myra Hindley, died at Ashworth Hospital on 15 May.
He died of natural causes unaffected by the hunger strikes, senior coroner Christopher Sumner ruled.He died of natural causes unaffected by the hunger strikes, senior coroner Christopher Sumner ruled.
Neglect or self neglect did not contribute to his death, Mr Sumner added.Neglect or self neglect did not contribute to his death, Mr Sumner added.
Dr Thomas told the inquest that in the final hours of his life Brady asked for his lawyer to be notified and locked briefcases he had in his room to be removed.
These were sealed by security staff and locked in an office.
There was no evidence heard about what was in the briefcases but the BBC understands they were examined by police before being passed to Brady's lawyer.
During his 32 years in detention, Brady had severe mental disorders and refused medication and therapy, the inquest heard.During his 32 years in detention, Brady had severe mental disorders and refused medication and therapy, the inquest heard.
Heart failure
The hearing was told he had been on end-of-life care before his death.The hearing was told he had been on end-of-life care before his death.
Dr Thomas said Brady's condition had deteriorated in February and then again, significantly on 24 April.Dr Thomas said Brady's condition had deteriorated in February and then again, significantly on 24 April.
Heart failure
He said the child killer had then removed his own naso-gastric tube on 10 May and it had not been re-sited by staff.He said the child killer had then removed his own naso-gastric tube on 10 May and it had not been re-sited by staff.
On 14 May, he was assessed by a doctor and found to be nearing the end of his life.On 14 May, he was assessed by a doctor and found to be nearing the end of his life.
Home Office pathologist Dr Brian Rodgers said Brady died from cor pulmonale, a form of heart failure, secondary to bronchopneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or lung disease.Home Office pathologist Dr Brian Rodgers said Brady died from cor pulmonale, a form of heart failure, secondary to bronchopneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or lung disease.
Dr Rodgers said although Brady had been on hunger strike his body did not look emaciated and "he may well have been eating".Dr Rodgers said although Brady had been on hunger strike his body did not look emaciated and "he may well have been eating".
He was jailed in 1966 for the killing of John Kilbride, aged 12, Lesley Ann Downey, 10, and Edward Evans, 17.He was jailed in 1966 for the killing of John Kilbride, aged 12, Lesley Ann Downey, 10, and Edward Evans, 17.
In 1985, he also admitted to the murders of Pauline Reade, 16, and Keith Bennett, who was 12, although he was never prosecuted for their deaths.In 1985, he also admitted to the murders of Pauline Reade, 16, and Keith Bennett, who was 12, although he was never prosecuted for their deaths.
Brady never revealed where Keith's remains were buried. The boy's mother Winnie Johnson, who died in 2012, had repeatedly pleaded for Brady to do so.Brady never revealed where Keith's remains were buried. The boy's mother Winnie Johnson, who died in 2012, had repeatedly pleaded for Brady to do so.
Keith's brother Alan runs a website, Searching for Keith, in an ongoing attempt to locate his body.Keith's brother Alan runs a website, Searching for Keith, in an ongoing attempt to locate his body.
In May, Mr Sumner initially refused to release his body amid fears his ashes would be spread on Saddleworth Moor - where the remains of four of his victims were found. In May, Mr Sumner initially refused to release his body amid fears his ashes would be spread on Saddleworth Moor - where the remains of three of his victims were found.
Brady's body was then released on 18 May to his lawyer Robin Makin, who told the hearing there was "no likelihood" of his ashes being scattered on the moor.Brady's body was then released on 18 May to his lawyer Robin Makin, who told the hearing there was "no likelihood" of his ashes being scattered on the moor.
Mentally ill Chronic mental illness
Born in Glasgow in 1938, Brady later moved to Manchester and died at Ashworth Hospital in Maghull, Merseyside, where he had been detained since 1985.Born in Glasgow in 1938, Brady later moved to Manchester and died at Ashworth Hospital in Maghull, Merseyside, where he had been detained since 1985.
Brady campaigned for several years to be moved from Ashworth to a Scottish prison, where he would not be force-fed and would be allowed to die.Brady campaigned for several years to be moved from Ashworth to a Scottish prison, where he would not be force-fed and would be allowed to die.
His request was rejected after Ashworth medical experts said he had chronic mental illness and needed continued care in hospital.His request was rejected after Ashworth medical experts said he had chronic mental illness and needed continued care in hospital.