Coroner issues drug warning after 'pioneer', 38 dies of sepsis

INQUEST TOLD KETAMINE IS WRONGLY SEEN AS 'SAFE' BUT SHOULD BE UPGRADED

- NICOLE WOOTTON-CANE

A CORONER has warned that ketamine is being wrongly seen as a 'safe' drug and should be upgraded to Class A following the death of a businessman.

Jamie Boland, 38, died of sepsis following complications from chronic ketamine use, according to Coroner Alison Mutch. She has now written to the home secretary warning that people are under a false impression that ketamine is safer than other drugs like cocaine, despite its potential to cause huge long-term life-changing health conditions.

Mr Boland, who was a founder of Ancoats Coffee Co, was described by the company in a tribute as a 'pioneer' full of talent, knowledge and vision.