Doctors seek protection in French coma patient feud

Doctors given a green light by a European court to end the life support for a comatose French man sought help from prosecutors amid an escalating conflict between the man’s family members.

The case took a surprising turn as doctors refrained from taking a decision on his fate, citing security fears.

Vincent Lambert was left comatose in a 2008 car accident. His wife wants doctors to stop care but his parents disagree and the dispute has riveted France and divided citizens.