**Young Woman Dies After Tragic Fall on Night Out in Liverpool**
A young civil servant from Liverpool has died following a devastating accident while on a night out with friends. Georgia Harry, 26, suffered a fatal fall on a set of stairs in a city centre bar, ultimately succumbing to her injuries almost a month later.
Georgia, who lived in Aigburth, had been enjoying an evening out on 17 March with friends, when she met up with Michael Pollard at Lost Bar on Steel Street, Liverpool. In the early hours of the morning, the pair decided to visit the bar’s basement toilets. At around 2.15am, Georgia, who had reportedly consumed lager and vodka earlier in the night, held onto Michael’s arm as they made their way down the stairs.
According to witness Sean Moogan, who was sober and positioned near the bottom of the stairwell, Georgia was just a few steps from reaching the basement when disaster struck. Her legs appeared to give way, which led to her falling backwards and her head striking the concrete floor below with considerable force.
Moogan described the aftermath as chaotic, with Michael Pollard desperately calling Georgia’s name. Possessing first aid training from his previous occupation as a personal trainer, Moogan instructed Pollard to move back and avoid touching Georgia, recognising the risks of worsening a possible head or spinal injury. Emergency services arrived swiftly and transported Georgia first to Aintree Hospital, and later to The Walton Centre – both prominent facilities in Liverpool for dealing with traumatic brain injuries.
Medical reports confirmed that Georgia had a blood alcohol reading about three-and-a-half times the legal limit for driving at the time, and traces of ketamine were also detected. She never regained consciousness and was kept on life support for several weeks, before passing away on 13 April 2025.
In an inquest that followed Georgia’s tragic death, several details emerged regarding the safety of the premises. Environmental Health Officer Aoife Magill from Liverpool City Council identified that the basement stairs were not fitted with slip-resistant strips, which she noted as a breach of appropriate regulations for such venues. Magill commented, “It’s more than likely that she did slip [on the stairs],” but qualified the statement due to obstructed CCTV footage that prevented a definitive conclusion.
Liverpool’s Merseyside Police ruled out foul play after reviewing security footage, which showed Georgia falling at speed down the stairs without any evidence she was pushed or assaulted. Detective Inspector Dillon insisted the incident had all the hallmarks of a tragic accident.
The pain and shock felt by Georgia’s family has been immense. Her mother, Nicola Poulton, described Georgia as someone who was “fun, outgoing and hardworking,” and added that she “always had a smile on her face.” Coroner Anita Bhardwaj, summarising the findings during the inquest, referred to the “absolutely tragic circumstances” and concluded that Georgia’s death resulted from extensive brain injury after her fall, with no evidence indicating anything other than a heartbreaking accident.
Georgia’s passing has prompted scrutiny over safety measures in Liverpool’s nightlife venues, particularly the importance of stair safety in busy environments serving alcohol. As the inquest comes to a close, many are left mourning the unexpected loss of a vibrant young woman whose life was cut short on what should have been an ordinary night out with friends.
Her story serves as a stark reminder of the profound consequences a single moment can have – for those present and all who loved her.