Man killed by spicy hot sauce

Andrew Lee, 33 an aspiring cook made and consumed a super hot hot sauce concoction in a dare only to be found dead hours later.

Adrew had made a dare with his girlfriend’s brother Michael over who could create a hotter meal. His parents grew chillies especially for him and the spicy sauce competition that had been planned for weeks.

His father John Lee told the inquest: “He had a bet with Samantha’s brother who could make the hottest chilli then went back to her house to stay.”

Mother-of-four Miss Bailey called the emergency services to her home nine days ago.

Police officers were called to the house after receiving reports of a man suffering a cardiac arrest and Mr Lee was found lying on the floor.

Paramedics failed to revive him and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A full post-mortem examination is underway and further inquiries are being carried out.

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