NHS trust pays woman damages after son’s body left to decompose

Exclusive: Mother of Cameron Whelan developed PTSD after body deteriorated to such an extent relatives were advised not to view it

A woman has been paid damages by an NHS trust after developing post-traumatic stress disorder when a mortuary allowed her son's body to decompose to such an extent that relatives were advised not to view it, the Guardian can reveal.

Cameron Whelan, 26, died after he entered the River Avon in Stratford-upon-Avon while being pursued by a police officer.