British expert to probe teen death case

A BRITISH-based professor of social work has been appointed to determine if the Health Service Executive (HSE) failed in its duty of care to a teenager who died after inhaling aerosols.

Dr Harry Ferguson, professor in social policy and social work with the Bristol University, will review the case of 14-year-old Michelle Bray from Co Waterford.

The young girl died on January 21 last after inhaling gases from a deodorant can near her home at 47 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, Co Waterford.