The parents of a young man who took his own life in the wake of his sister’s killing say they feel “let down” by mental health services.
Stephen Thurm died four years after this sister Helena, 25, was killed by a dangerous driver in Altrincham. Architecture graduate Stephen, 32, was found hanged at Dunham Forest Golf Club and Country Club in Altrincham in February 2020.
An inquest heard how Stephen had struggled with mental health problems in adolescence and this was ‘heightened’ after his sister was killed.
Assistant Coroner Chris Murray recorded a conclusion of suicide of suicide following a three day inquest at Stockport Coroners' Court, on Wednesday (May 5).