Kevin Campbell: Major safety incident linked to ex-footballer's death

Mr Golombek said the trust was conducting internal investigations and there would be extra evidence including the investigation report, witness statements from clinicians and a statement from Mr Campbell's next of kin.

He said: "I have also received notification from the trust that a medical cause of death can be offered and, therefore, I will consider evidence from the clinicians involved in Mr Campbell's care as to the cause of his death.

"The provisional cause of death, as it stands, refers to Mr Campbell dying from multi-organ failure as a result of infective endocarditis."

Infective endocarditis is a rare infection of the inner lining or valves of the heart.

It can be very serious and sometimes fatal.

It is most commonly caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream from elsewhere in the body and sticking to heart valves.

Mr Golombek said final determinations on the medical cause of death and the care received by Mr Campbell "will be made as part of the inquest process".

Proceedings have been adjourned for a hearing at a later date.