Tragic Fall Claims Young Woman's Life

An inquest reveals the tragic details surrounding the death of 26-year-old Georgia Harry, who died after a fall in a city centre bar.A night out with friends ended in unimaginable tragedy for 26-year-old Georgia Harry, who died nearly a month after a fall down a flight of stairs at a city centre bar. An inquest held yesterday at Gerard Majella Courthouse confirmed that Ms. Harry's death was a heartbreaking accident.

Georgia, a civil servant from Aigburth, had been enjoying a night out with friends on Sunday, March 16, this year. According to testimony heard at the inquest, she met friend Michael Pollard at Punch Tarmey’s in Liverpool around 3 PM before moving on to meet another friend. Mr. Pollard reconnected with her later that night at Lost bar on Seel Street, around 2 AM on Monday, March 17. He recalled that Georgia had been consuming both lager and vodka throughout the evening.

At approximately 2:15 AM, the pair left their group to go to the basement toilets. As they descended the stairs, Georgia was holding Mr. Pollard’s arm when her "legs went from beneath her," causing her to fall backward and strike her head on the concrete floor.

Sean Moogan, a witness who was at the bottom of the stairs and had not been drinking that night, provided a statement to the inquest. He observed Georgia’s legs give way about six steps from the bottom, swinging up to head height as she fell. Mr. Pollard rushed to her aid, calling her name. Mr. Moogan, a former personal trainer with first aid training, quickly advised him to remain calm and not move her to prevent further injury.

Paramedics transported Georgia to Aintree Hospital for assessment and blood tests before she was transferred to The Walton Centre, a specialist neurological hospital. A toxicology report later revealed an alcohol level of 294 in her system, approximately three and a half times the legal drink-driving limit, along with a "low level of ketamine." Despite efforts to save her, Georgia Harry tragically passed away on April 13, 2025, after being maintained on life support.

An investigation by Liverpool City Council following the incident revealed that the stairs at Lost bar lacked slip strips, a breach that was subsequently rectified. Area Coroner Anita Bhardwaj was informed that it was "more than likely that she did slip." Merseyside Police also conducted an investigation into whether Georgia had been pushed down the stairs, but Detective Inspector Dillon concluded there was no evidence to support this.

CCTV footage reviewed by police showed a group, including Georgia, gathered around a table before she and Mr. Pollard headed for the toilets. Mr. Pollard was observed taking something from his jumper, and Georgia then linked arms with him as they began their descent. Between two CCTV cameras, Georgia could be seen "falling at speed" down the stairs before hitting her head.

Georgia’s mother, Nicola Poulton, described her daughter as “fun, outgoing and hardworking” and someone who “always had a smile on her face.” A post-mortem examination determined that Georgia's death was the result of extensive brain injury caused by the fall.

Concluding the inquest, Area Coroner Anita Bhardwaj stated: “More likely than not that Georgia has died from the injuries sustained from the fall. From the evidence we have heard, there is nothing to suggest that it was nothing more than an accident. Georgia Leigh Harry died by an accident.” She further added, “These are absolutely tragic circumstances surrounding her death.”

The incident serves as a somber reminder of the unforeseen dangers that can arise during a night out, and the profound impact such tragedies have on families and communities.