A British man has died after falling ill during a hair transplant procedure in Istanbul. Martyn Latchman, 38, from Milton Keynes, became unwell during the preparatory phase of the £1,500 operation at the Dr Cinik clinic.
Latchman, a former teacher who left a 16-year career in education last year to become a defence contractor, was transferred to an intensive care unit but died later that day. Turkish media reported that police have launched an investigation.
The clinic, which has performed over 70,000 hair transplants and counts former England footballer Rio Ferdinand among its clients, said it was not known why Latchman fell ill. In a statement, it expressed deep sadness and noted that Latchman had successfully undergone a first procedure last summer.
Latchman's body has been repatriated to the UK. A Foreign Office spokesperson said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who died in Turkey and are in contact with the local authorities.'
Tributes have been paid on social media by family and friends. Yashley Latchman posted a photograph with the caption: 'Rest in Peace my brother. You will forever be my source of inspiration and motivation.'
