On the 31st January 2019 I commenced an investigation into the death of Vaidotas Gerbutavicius. The investigation concluded at the end of the Inquest on the 22nd September 2020. The conclusion of the Inquest was a narrative conclusion: From 2016 to 2018 Vaidotas Gerbutavicius purchased slimming pills containing 2,4 dinitrophenol. It is unlawful to sell 2,4 dinitrophenol for human consumption, as it is an extremely harmful substance, but Vaidotas was able to purchase these pills over the internet. On the 10 March 2018, Vaidotas ingested a large amount ofpills containing 2,4 dinitrophenol. He ingested these whilst under the influence of alcohol. His actions appear to be impulsive and he had the lethal compound immediately available to him. He was taken to hospital where supportive measures were taken. There is no antidote available. Sadly, he could not be saved and he passed away from 2,4 dinitrophenol consumption.

Vaidotas Gerbutavicius was 21 years old when he passed away on the 10 March 2018. Vaidotas had never taken any action to deliberately harm himself prior to the 10 March 2018. From the age of 18, he was able to access slimming pills on the internet containing the lethal compound 2, 4 ­ dinitrophenol. He obtained these pills from a variety of internet suppliers.

On the 10th March 2018, following a row with his girlfriend and having drunk half a bottle of vodka and half a bottle of rum, Vaidotas ingested a number of pills containing 2, 4 ­ dinitrophenol. He called his father and his girlfriend promptly after this ingestion. Emergency medical assistance was then sought. Paramedics attended and took Vaidotas to Whipps Cross Hospital. Supportive measures were put in place, in accordance with the Toxbase Guidelines. There is no antidote to DNP poisoning. Sadly, Vaidotas suffered an asystolic cardiac arrest and passed away in Whipps Cross Hospital at 13:32 hours on the 10th March 2018.