Father-of-two with doctor phobia kills himself over harmless 'cancer' spot on nose

A pensioner with a phobia of doctors killed himself on the way to visit his GP after becoming convinced he had cancer, an inquest ruled.

John Dart thought a spot on his nose was a tumour, even though he had never had it examined.

The father of two had made an appointment to see his GP after telling his family of his fears.

Mr Dart, 76, was so scared about going to the surgery he visited his local pub in Exeter beforehand and had several drinks.

He disappeared after telling a bar worker that he had cancer and he was going to commit suicide.