Death of teenager was an accident, inquest rules

A teenager who died on a Mowlem construction site last year was killed accidentally.

Steven Burke, 17, from Levenshulme, Manchester, died on 30 January 2004 when he fell from height in a confined space at the Davyhulme Water Treatment Plant, Stockport.

Burke was employed by 3D Scaffold, Manchester, who in turn was working for client United Utilities. 

The inquest held at Manchester South Coroner's Court ruled a verdict of accidental death earlier today (Tuesday).