Welshman dies from stab wound while cutting up burgers

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British officials recently confirmed the shocking and tragic death of a Welsh man last year.

The Western Telegraph reported that 57-year-old Barry Griffiths died in June 2023 when he accidentally stabbed himself while cutting up frozen burgers. Officials announced the findings of the investigation at a court hearing on Monday.

Griffiths, a resident of Llandrindod Wells, had been trying to separate the frozen burgers with a knife when he stabbed himself in the stomach. During Monday's hearing, coroner Patricia Morgan said Griffiths had limited mobility in one arm following a stroke, which likely led to the strange accident.

Tragically, Griffiths' body remained in his apartment for several days after his death. Morgan noted that Griffiths “[had a] relatively private life with limited contact with others,” which is why it took more than a week for the police to carry out a health check.

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Griffith's body was found in his bed on July 4, 2023. According to the Western Telegraph, his phone was last active on June 23 and his laptop was used on June 24.

Griffiths also suffered from atherosclerosis, meaning his arteries were clogged with plaque. This condition, which restricted blood flow to his heart, also contributed to his death, according to Morgan.

Officers initially thought his death might have been suicide or murder. According to Assistant Chief Inspector Jonathan Rees, officers eventually concluded that the cause of death was “an accident involving Mr Griffiths alone.”

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Barry Griffiths, 57, died at his residence in Llandrindod Wells, Wales. (Google Maps)

“The bottom drawer of the freezer had been left open and pulled forward to access the food,” Rees said, according to the Western Telegraph. “On the kitchen worktop next to the fridge freezer were two raw burgers, a knife and a tea towel.”

“The wound to the abdomen would have been approximately at the level of the work surface,” he added. “My hypothesis at this point was that Mr Griffiths was attempting to cut up frozen burgers with a knife.”

During the hearing, Morgan told Griffiths' family members that she understood the “evidence was difficult to hear and traumatic.”

“Thank you for your patience while the investigation is ongoing,” Morgan was quoted as saying. “I want to express my condolences during this difficult time.”

Welsh officials said defrosted burgers were found on Griffiths' counter. (iStock)

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Fox News Digital has contacted the South Wales Central Coroner's Office for further information.