Current timestamp: 23/03/2023 20:56:18
AgeAlertAnonymousAppealsApplicationsApply Or RegisterArea OutlineArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow UpAutomatic DoorsBack ArrowBusinessCalendarCashArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow Down[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-chrome' for 'English (United Kingdom)']ClockCloseContactDirectionsDocumentDownloadDrawDrugExpandExternal LinkFacebookFb CommentFb LikeFiletype DefaultFiletype DocFiletype PdfFiletype PptFiletype XlsFinance[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-firefox' for 'English (United Kingdom)']First AidFlickrFraudGive FeedbackGlobeGuide DogHealthHearing ImpairedInduction LoopInfoInstagramIntercom[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-internet-explorer' for 'English (United Kingdom)']LaptopLiftLinkedinLocal ActivityLoudspeakerLow CounterMailMapMap PinMembershipMenuMenu 2[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-microsoft-edge' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Missing PeopleMobility ImpairmentNationalityNorth PointerOne Mile RadiusOverviewPagesPaper PlaneParkingPdfPhonePinterestPlayPushchairRefreshReportRequestRestart[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-rotate-clockwise' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Rss[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-safari' for 'English (United Kingdom)']SearchShareSign LanguageSnapchatStart AgainStatsStats And Prevention AdviceStopSubscribeTargetTattosTell Us AboutTickTumblrTwenty Four HoursTwitterTwitter LikeTwitter ReplyTwitter RetweetUploadVisually ImpairedWhatsappWheelchairWheelchair AssistedWheelchair ParkingWheelchair RampWheelchair WcYoutubeZoom InZoom Out

Quickly exit this site by pressing the Escape key Leave this site

Skip to main content

Skip to main navigation

Welcome

This site is a beta, which means it's a work in progress and we'll be adding more to it over the next few weeks. Your feedback helps us make things better, so please let us know what you think.

Show me the site

btp-header-logo-bilingual

Search this website

Main navigation menu

  • Report

    Back to Report

    • Crime
    • Rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences
    • Road traffic incident
    • Report antisocial behaviour
    • Missing person
    • Fraud
    • Civil disputes
    • Lost or found property
    • Lost or stolen vehicles
  • Tell us about

    Back to Tell us about

    • Tell us about possible terrorist activity
    • An existing case or report
    • Filming
  • Apply or register

    Back to Apply or register

    • Careers
    • Charity collection licences
    • Compensation for victims of crime
    • Attend a misconduct hearing
  • Request

    Back to Request

    • Intellectual property (IP) licence
    • Information: about the police, about yourself or someone else
  • Thanks and complaints

    Back to Thanks and complaints

    • Complaints
    • Say thanks
    • Feedback about the website
  • Local teams

    Back to Local teams

    • South West England
    • Wales
    • Midlands
    • Pennines
    • London
    • South of England
    • Scotland

Breadcrumb

  1. ...
  2. News

Siblings found guilty of manslaughter after man choked to death

Main article content

Navigation

In the courts

12:22 04/05/2021

Two siblings have been found guilty of manslaughter after pushing food into the mouth of a sleeping man, following a British Transport Police investigation.

 

Following a two-week trial David Noble, aged 34, of Main Street, Grange-Over–Sands and his sister Nicole Cavin, aged 24, of Market Street, Flookburgh, were both found guilty of manslaughter at Preston’s Nightingale Court at Preston North End football club on Friday, 30 April.

 

Both will be sentenced at a later date.

 

The brother and sister fed kebab meat to the intoxicated 56-year-old victim, David Clark, on a train to Barrow on March 2, 2019.

 

The court heard how the siblings, who both knew the victim but had been returning from a separate day out, ended up sitting together when the victim and his friend boarded the same train at Lancaster.

 

According to witnesses the victim appeared to be sleeping when the siblings began inserting the kebab meat into his mouth.

 

The victim eventually involuntary vomited and awoke but collapsed as he attempted to stand.

 

Cavin, who was employed as a carer at the time of the incident, removed some meat from the victim’s mouth.

 

When paramedics arrived they removed more food from the victim’s throat before he was rushed to hospital where he died the following day.

 

Investigating officer DS Gemma Jones said: “This is an incredibly tragic case and we send our heartfelt sympathies to the family of the victim David Clark.

 

“We are pleased that the case has finally been brought to a conclusion.”

 

Detective chief inspector Steve May added: “This was an unusual and highly complex legal case and I commend the courage of those witnesses who came forward and provided statements and those who attended court to give evidence.

 

“The dignity and composure of Mr Clarks’ family has been exemplary throughout and I hope that they can take some comfort in the knowledge that justice has been done.

 

“Our investigative team deserve mention for their consistent and thorough work to see this case brought to its conclusion.”

 

The family of David Clark today released this tribute:

“David was a loving husband, father, brother and friend and a popular character in the local community. His death has left a large void in our lives.
“We would like to ask that our family's privacy be respected at this time and for us to be allowed to come to terms with today’s verdict and to grieve and remember a much loved husband, father and brother in private."

David Clark.jpg

Share

Is there a problem with this page?

Footer navigation

We use cookies on this site to give you a better, more personalised experience.

I'm fine with cookies I'd like to manage the cookies

British Transport Police

  • Contact us
  • Find a police station
  • About us
  • Careers
  • Local teams
  • Campaigns
  • News
  • Press and media
  • Privacy Notice
  • Accessibility
  • Terms and conditions
  • Cookies

Information and services

  • Advice and information
  • Crime prevention advice
  • Accessing information
  • Stats and data
  • Report
  • Tell us about
  • Apply or register
  • Request
  • Feedback

Partners

  • British Transport Police Authority
  • Train Operating Company reporting

Languages

  • Cymraeg

Follow us on

© Copyright 2023. All rights reserved.