Jury will be called for inquest into deaths of two men in Morecambe social club fire
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John James McCartney and Philip "Tony" Townsend both died when a fire ripped through the Gordon Working Men’s Club on Springfield Street in October 2019.
Last month, the pub’s manager Heather Goffin was jailed for a range of fire safety breaches at the club, while her son Callum Goffin, who was the company’s sole director, was handed a suspended sentence.
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Hide AdAmong those to be formally classed as interested parties - who receive all documents relating to the investigations and can ask questions and make submissions - are Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, Heather and Callum Goffin, Lancaster City Council and building owner Gillnell Ltd.
A pre-inquest review hearing was held at Preston Coroners Court as preparation for a 10 day inquest which is currently due to start on June 12.
It will take place at County Hall and its conclusion will be decided by a jury.