Father-of-two, 40, ‘took his own life after developing gambling addiction while on furlough’ wife says, blaming his death on lure of free online betting sites
- Luke Ashton, 40, took his own life in flat in Swinton, South Yorkshire, on April 22
- Post-mortem examination said the cause of death was hanging, inquest heard
- His wife Annie, 39, blames the tragedy on betting companies who offer free bets
- She said her husband was drawn to gambling after being furloughed amid Covid
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