Oxfordshire man died of ‘amisulpride and cocaine toxicity’

Held on April 15 at Oxfordshire Coroner’s Court, the inquest into Benjamin Mander found that he likely died following the “toxic effects” of the drugs which then resulted in a “hypoxic brain injury”.

Amisulpride, sold under the brand names Socian and Barhemsys, is a drug used primarily to treat schizophrenia, depression and nausea and vomiting.

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A hypoxic brain injury is caused by a partial lack of oxygen to the brain.

Mr Mander died on November 9, 2025, at the age of 45, having been born on March 11, 1980 in Salford, Manchester.

He was a health care assistant residing in Witney and according to the coroner’s report and had a history of mental health issues and drug and alcohol issues.

John Radcliffe (Image: Supplied)

After he was discovered having a seizure at his home on November 9, just after midnight, he was rushed to the John Radcliffe Hospital where he later died.

The official inquest summary stated: “Benjamin Mander had a history of mental health issues and drug and alcohol misuse.

“He was discovered collapsed and having a seizure at his home address just after midnight on 9th November 2025.

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“It is likely to have been caused by the toxic effects of amisulpride and cocaine, resulting in a hypoxic brain injury.

“He was taken by ambulance to the John Radcliffe Hospital but died later on the 9th November 2025 at the John Radcliffe Hospital.”

The inquest was conducted by senior coroner Darren Michael Salter who concluded the death was “drug related”.