No charges after woman wrongly declared dead

The family of Olive Martin described her as a "warrior" who was deeply missed

A police investigation into the death of a woman who was wrongly declared dead by paramedics has been concluded, with no charges made.

Olive Martin, 54, was declared dead by North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) paramedics when she was taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital in October, however she later woke up and died there.

A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary added a file had been passed to the coroner.

Julia Young, director of quality and safety at NEAS, said the results of its review into the circumstances of Ms Martin's death would be shared.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), which regulates and inspects health and social care providers, said NEAS was "subject to ongoing monitoring".

A spokesman said: "We are aware of this case and the ongoing inquest.

"We await the final coroner’s report which will be reviewed in full to determine whether further action may be required."

Ms Martin's family described her as a "warrior" who was deeply missed by all who knew her.

"Our mam will always be remembered for her kind heart, her infectious personality and her positivity day in and day out," they added.

At the time of Ms Martin's death, NEAS apologised to her family and said that paramedics on scene had been faced with a "complex clinical case".