A man died after overdosing on caffeine tablets, which led to a cardiac arrest, according to an inquest. Alfie Goddard, 25, purchased caffeine capsules online and took them before his death on October 28, 2025. He was found in a delirious state walking barefoot and vomiting blood in the street, and was rushed to the hospital, but he later died from a cardiac arrest. Alfie lived in a supported accommodation in Colchester, Essex, and had complex mental health conditions, including ADHD, paranoid schizophrenia, and autism. The coroner, Lincoln Brookes, concluded that his death was accidental. A toxicology report found that the level of caffeine in Alfie’s system was within the range associated with caffeine-related deaths. On the day of his death, Alfie tried to call emergency services but was unable to communicate clearly. Staff at his supported living complex, International House, called for help instead. Emergency services arrived and attempted to restrain Alfie before taking him to the hospital. A search of his room later revealed multiple caffeine tablets. Inspector Tom Bastendorff from Essex Police said the capsules likely caused his erratic behavior. Craig Capener from the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust noted that the hospital was unaware of the quantities and types of caffeine Alfie was consuming. Alfie’s sister, Daisy, described him as having an "addictive personality" and said he was unaware of the dangers of caffeine. She told the inquest that Alfie's mental health conditions made him vulnerable to substance misuse, including caffeine and health supplements. She added that his accidental death highlights the risks of unlabelled caffeine tablets and powders available online, which are strong and potentially dangerous despite being legal. Alfie's family and friends remember him as "kind and sensitive," and a memorial garden has been created in his honor at International House to provide comfort and a place to remember him.