A UNIVERSITY fresher, 18, died after drinking a bottle of vodka at a sports social, an inquest heard.

       Alfie Head was studying at the University of Lincoln during his first term when he died on November 14 last year.

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       Alfie Head, 18, died in November last year after drinking a bottle of vodka, an inquest heard Credit: Facebook 2

       The fresher with his dad Mark Head Credit: Facebook

       The court heard today how the young man died from a hypoxic brain injury as a direct consequence of aspiration pneumonia, which was caused by acute alcohol toxicity.

       During the inquest, the area coroner for Lincolnshire, Jayne Wilkes, read out a statement from PC Thomas Jacobs of Lincolnshire Police.

       PC Jacobs was asked to attend Cygnet Wharf student accommodation in Lincoln just after midnight on November 9, following reports that Alfie was in cardiac arrest.

       He noted that there were several paramedics already inside a bedroom.

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       The inquest heard that PC Jacobs spoke to one of Alfie's friends who explained they had been drinking alcohol earlier in the night as part of a Lacrosse society social event at an address.

       He explained that there was a bottle of vodka at "pre-drinks" and Alfie had "just downed it".

       The friend stated that he was "amazed" that Alfie had drunk the bottle.

       Alfie collapsed on the way home to Cygnet Wharf and his friends helped him get back.

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       The friend said that Alfie "went really bad, really quickly" and his breathing became inconsistent.

       Paramedics arrived at the student accommodation just after midnight and found Alfie in cardiac arrest.

       He died at Lincoln County Hospital on November 14 2023, after he received treatment in the intensive care unit

       During the inquest, the coroner read out a family statement which described Alfie as "very much loved, at home and at uni".

       The statement noted that Alfie was "soon to become an uncle", was a passionate gamer and supporter of Arsenal, and was "our little boy with a very bright future ahead of him".

       It added that Alfie "always had a smile on his face".

       The inquest heard how Alfie joined the Lacrosse society at university having never played the sport before and he was "so proud" to be on the team.

       Concluding the inquest, the coroner confirmed that Alfie's death was alcohol-related.

       Ms Wilkes thanked the family for their support of the inquest and said "I would like to express my sympathies for their loss", adding the death was "a loss in such tragic circumstances".

       'HEARTBROKEN'

       Tributes previously flooded in for bright Alfie, originally from Hertford.

       Posting on Facebook, Alfie’s heartbroken dad Mark Head, 54, wrote: “It is with a heavy heart that Clair and I have to say Alfie passed away peacefully today.

       “He was the happiest we’ve ever seen him at Lincoln University and was having the time of his life.

       “Getting a phone call at 1.30am saying your son was critically ill in ICU is the hardest thing a parent will ever receive.

       “He fought bravely but the odds were stacked against him. Sleep well son and we will meet again.”

       A spokesman for Lacrosse at Lincoln University said at the time: "We are extremely heartbroken by the passing of our member, Alfie. He was the life and soul and a highly valued member of our team, serving as our promising new goalkeeper.

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       "He was extremely loved and will be missed greatly. Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are extended to Alfie's family and friends during this difficult time.

       "The Students’ Union and Lincoln Lacrosse will be making no further comment."