THE parents of a man who died after an incident at an Egyptian hotel swimming pool say they are still seeking answers about his death six months on.

Greg Roult, who had cerebral palsy and epilepsy and had been brain damaged since birth, was on holiday with his two official carers from Lancashire County Council at the Sonesta Resort in Sharm-el-Sheikh when the tragedy unfolded.

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An inquest is now set to be heard at Burnley Crown Court to determine how the 27-year-old from Parkswood Drive, Rawtenstall, met his death at the five-star complex, in March.

His father Stephen Roult said the lack of answers had left his family bereft.

“We have been kept in the dark so far - we know nothing,” he told the coroner at a pre-inquest hearing.

Speaking after the hearing Mr Roult, 65, said nobody from the county council had spoken to him and his wife Angela about Greg’s death since it happened.

He said: “We’ve heard nothing from them. Nobody has given us a single detail of how our son, who was in their care, died.

“We had waited until Greg had left for the break before we went on our own holiday to Fuerteventura.

“Angela took a matter of fact call from someone at the county council to tell us our son was dead – it was the most devastating moment of our lives.

“Since then we’ve not spoken to the two carers who accompanied him or even three others who looked after him at home but did not go to Egypt.

“Not a single meeting, letter, phone call or text.

“I’ve not had a full night’s sleep since that moment. We’re living in torment, a living nightmare for both of us.”

Greg sustained brain injuries at birth and was later given significant compensation towards his care.

He was looked after privately for many years, but for the 18 months before his death Lancashire County Council had provided his care.

His father said Greg, who was an only child, was ‘full of love and joy’ despite his extensive difficulties.

“Greg was loved every day of his life and gave that love back in spades.

“He had severe problems but still had joy and fun in his life.

“He adored trains and would take a trip on the East Lancashire Railway from Rawtenstall to Bury every week, and he loved to listen to rock and pop music on tapes and cds.”

Greg was also described as a ‘damn good swimmer’ by his father who said that he would take weekly swims at pools in Blackburn and Bury.

Mr Roult told the pre-inquest review that he was even prepared to fly out to Egypt if it was felt this would assist the inquiry.

At this week’s hearing East Lancashire coroner Richard Taylor ruled that a jury must heard evidence on the circumstance leading up to Mr Roult’s death on March 26.

An investigation has been ongoing in Sharm-el-Sheikh and Mr Taylor said that the critical issues would revolve around the medical support equipment to hand, the availability and skills of the doctor on site, the question of any lifeguard being present at the pool, and what occurred with regards to calling an ambulance and his admission to hospital.

Tour operator Thomas Cook and the hotel were expected to provide assistance with a number of the outlined issues, the hearing was told.

The inquest also heard that mobile phone footage of the circumstances surrounding the incident existed and the coroner said this should be shared with counsel representing both the family and county council.

Sophie Cartwright, representing Lancashire County Council, said that the two carers accompanying Greg Roult, no longer worked for the authority and both had now retrained as paramedics.

She also told the court that there was a possibility that a Skype link could be established with the Egyptian resort to provide live evidence from witnesses based there.

Tony Pounder, Director of Adult Services, said: "Mr Roult's death while on holiday was a tragic event and our sympathies are with his family and friends. We will co-operate fully with the coroner but it would not be appropriate for us to comment further before the inquest has been held."