Woman died at slapping therapy workshop after stopping insulin, court told

Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, regarded Hongchi Xiao, who ran the workshop in Wiltshire, as messenger sent by God'

A woman with diabetes who died after stopping her insulin while taking part in a four-day slapping therapy workshop regarded the person who ran the retreat as a messenger sent by God", a jury has heard.

Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, wrote glowing testimonials about Hongchi Xiao saying she believed he was starting a revolution in healthcare, Winchester crown court was told.