A two-year-old’s death was caused by prolonged exposure to mould in his home, a coroner has ruled.

Awaab Ishak died as a result of a severe respiratory condition in December 2020.

Speaking at his inquest, coroner Joanne Kearsley said that ‘the tragic death of Awaad Ishak should be a defining moment for the housing sector’.

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Coroner Joanne Kearsley said that ‘the tragic death should be a defining moment for the housing sector’.