Man's heart failed after sex in bed

A heavy goods vehicle driver from Hemel Hempstead died after suffering heart failure whilst engaged in sexual intercourse, an inquest has heard.

Coroner Edward Thomas heard that Paul Swendell, of The Sonnets, was found lying on his back in bed, completely unresponsive, by paramedics.

The 55 year-old was taken to Hemel Hempstead Hospital where doctors were unable to resuscitate him.

Mr Thomas, quoting from the testimony of the registrar on duty at the time, said: "Mr Swendell was engaged in sexual intercourse when he became unresponsive."