Asbestos kills navy vet

The grieving relatives of a Portishead veteran are hoping that an inquest into his death will save lives by raising the profile of a ‘devastating’ disease.

Ken Batty, of Manor Close, served his country in the Royal Navy for 14 years after joining as an apprentice in 1951. By the time he left in 1965, the grandfather-of-three was a qualified engineer.

Last November, the 69-year-old was diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer and within three months, the condition had claimed his life.

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