A YOUNG solicitor died in the bath after suffering an epileptic fit as he got ready for a night out with pals.

Samuel Anson, 25, who was a keen cricketer, was found dead in his bathroom by friends in Aberdare, South Wales, an inquest has heard.

4 Keen cricketer Samuel Anson suffered an epileptic fit while getting ready for a night out Credit: Wales News Service

Samuel had been warned of the dangers of taking a bath when he first started suffering seizures.

The solicitor had arranged to meet friends for a game of pool in August last year but the alarm was raised when he failed to answer his phone.

They rushed to his home but found him dead.

The hearing was told that Samuel did not have his epilepsy drugs in his system at the time of his death.

4 The inquest into the death of the young solicitor recorded a verdict of accidental death Credit: Wales News Service

4 He was getting ready for a game of pool with pals when he suffered a seizure Credit: Wales News Service

4 Friends became concerned when Samuel did not answer his phone Credit: Wales News Service

Pathologist Esther Youd said: "The most likely cause of death in this instance is immersion in water.

"Mr Anson suffered from several conditions including epilepsy and type one diabetes."

A post-mortem examination found Samuel was "likely" to have suffered from an epileptic fit and did not have the "target concentration" of epilepsy medication in his body.

The inquest in Cardiff recorded a verdict of accidental death.

Sam’s father Adam Anson said: "Sam had a great future ahead of him. He was loved by his family and will be greatly missed."

After his death, Mountain Ash Cricket Club said: "Sam started playing for us as a teenager at the age of 15.

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"He racked up many runs and took many wickets, and was a huge asset to both the first and second teams as an all rounder.

"Always with lots to say, both on and off the field, Sam became a fixture within the club for ten years.

“Always a rollercoaster ride and never dull.

"His passing will be fiercely felt within the club and also within the cricket community in general.

"Our thoughts are with Sam's family and friends at this devastating time. Rest In Peace Sam, a friend and a team mate."

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