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Student who escaped mental health unit found dead by road, inquest hears

Student who escaped mental health unit found dead by road, inquest hears
BBC Wales Tuesday 06 October 2026, 17:03 UTC 1 min read
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Anthony Whittle was admitted to the Hergest Unit in 1994 but ran off and was found dead the next day.

Anthony Whittle was admitted to the Hergest Unit in 1994 but ran off and was found dead the next day.
Anthony Whittle (PERSON) the Hergest Unit (ORG)
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