Vue admits failures over cinema-goer crushed to death by seat in Birmingham

Firm pleads guilty to two health and safety charges over death of Ateeq Rafiq in 2018

Vue cinemas has admitted failures in health and safety after a filmgoer died when his neck got trapped in an electronic footrest.

Ateeq Rafiq, 24, suffered catastrophic" injuries at the StarCity entertainment complex in Birmingham in 2018 when his head and neck became trapped under his seat as he searched for his phone and keys after watching a movie.