Bank of England boss' suicide 'induced by cost-cutting'
A Bank of England manager stabbed himself to death because of the extreme pressure he felt about cost-cutting at work, an inquest has heard.
Christopher Dymond’s body was found in a secluded car park, alongside a note to his wife, Sharon.
His father, Denis Dymond, 80, told an inquest in Chelmsford: ‘Our over-arching view is that Chris’s death came about because of intense anxiety which was work-related.
'He was let down in the duty of care by his employers.'
A post-mortem examination revealed the 52-year-old died from self-inflicted stab wounds to his chest and cuts to his arms.
The father of three was reported missing by his family on April 21 after they were unable to contact him.
Police discovered his body a day later near Brentwood in Essex, four miles from the Dymond family home.
Coroner Caroline Beasley-Murray recorded a verdict of suicide.
She said: 'It is patently clear from what Mr Dymond expressed in the note that he was suffering extreme anxiety about work related matters.'
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who stabs themself to death?
who stabs themself to death? dont most knife weilding suicide cut?
Yes a bit suspicious
I agree - sounds just a little bit suspicious to 'stab yourself to death' to say the least.
Yeah, that sounds quite weird
not only is it quite difficult but it also must imply a whole lot of hate for oneself to really do so. Personally I hope he did not hate himself to this level, I would not hope this for anyone...