A devastated mum got back from holiday to find her 17-year-old son had died in their home. Aston Alan Robinson, who was described by loved ones as a 'perfect' and 'bright young man' with dreams of becoming a doctor, had spoken to his mum Amanda in the morning before she and his sister boarded their flight back to the UK from Spain.
During an inquest held at Bolton Coroner's Court, Amanda said that after their flight touched down, she had stopped to visit her parents' house before making her way home. When she arrived at the house, she discovered that Aston had passed away.
The night before, the teen had invited pals over for what was described as ‘a normal evening with friends’, Manchester Evening News reports. Investigating officer DI Stuart Woodhead said his friends left the next day shortly before 1pm, leaving a three to four hour window before his mother returned home. During this period, he created a device which led to his death, the inquest heard.
There was ‘no evidence’ that Aston wanted to take his own life and no knowledge of any upset or history of mental health problems. He was described as ‘just perfect’ by his mum and his grandparents Tim and Elaine Robinson, who were like ‘second parents’ to Aston.
“I cannot understand what happened,” Amanda told the court. “He didn’t have any problems or worries and he was happy and his future was planned.
“His friends have come around and they cannot find any reason for it. No one knows why. He was just perfect. I just want someone to tell me what happened.”
Amanda has received numerous stories of her son since his death explaining how popular, intelligent and exemplary he was. She explained how he had future plans for university studying medicine to fulfil his dream of becoming a doctor and was only a few months away from attending Leeds Festival with friends.
The coroner Professor Dr Alan Walsh gave a narrative conclusion Police attending the scene found no note, no sign of forced entry and no suspicious circumstances, and coroner Professor Dr Alan Walsh gave a narrative conclusion after saying there was almost no evidence that Aston wanted to take his own life.
“Aston Alan Robinson died but his intention remained unclear,” Professor Dr Walsh said. “I am not satisfied by his intention and I am not reaching a conclusion of suicide as I didn’t find satisfactory evidence.
“I don’t know what happened in that moment but I am not satisfied that he wanted to end his own life.” The coroner went on to give his condolences to the family on the loss of a ‘talented and confident’ young man whose mother and grandparents ‘should be proud of’.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News after the inquest's conclusion, Amanda Robinson described her son as ‘just perfect’ and explained how pleased she was that he had been honoured with an award by his former primary school in Egerton. In addition to this, a local community group Aston was part of will be creating a bench in his name at Egerton Park.
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