Inquest
Coverage of Inquest in the Nexus archive.
- Managing director died falling 100 feet off cliff from roof of funicular railway while speaking to police, inquest hears
A managing director died after falling 100 feet off a cliff from the roof of a funicular railway while speaking to police, according to an inquest. The incident occurred during a conversation with law enforcement officials.
- Mother-of-two 'beaten to death by her partner' in hammer attack died of 'severe traumatic head injuries', inquest told
A mother-of-two was beaten to death by her partner using a hammer, and an inquest heard she died from severe traumatic head injuries.
- Boy, eight, was hit and killed by neighbour pulling into his driveway who could not see him over bonnet of his SUV, inquest hears
An eight-year-old boy was killed by his neighbor who failed to see him over the bonnet of an SUV while pulling into his driveway, as reported during an inquest. The incident occurred when the neighbor could not spot the child while entering the driveway.
- Finance worker, 25, collapsed and died after his body soared to 40C during London half marathon, inquest hears
A 25-year-old finance worker collapsed and died after his body temperature reached 40°C during the London half marathon, according to an inquest. The incident occurred during the event, which was held in London.
- Police officer, 19, was trying to close a road after a crash when she was hit and killed by a car, inquest hears
A 19-year-old police officer was hit and killed by a car while attempting to close a road after a crash, according to an inquest. The incident occurred during the officer's efforts to manage the scene following the initial collision.
- 'Exhausted' NHS consultant died of drug and alcohol overdose in hospital on-call room after working ninth 13-hour night shift in a row, inquest hears
An NHS consultant died of a drug and alcohol overdose in a hospital on-call room after working nine consecutive 13-hour night shifts, according to an inquest. The inquest heard details of the consultant's exhaustion and the circumstances leading to the overdose.
- Woman says she ‘didn’t understand mental health’ before daughter experiencing acute psychosis killed another child
A mother who did not understand mental health consulted a naturopathic herbalist about her 14-year-old daughter's concerns. The daughter, who confessed to thinking about killing people 'all the time,' later killed 10-year-old Biddy Porter in rural New South Wales.
- London's Burning star John Alford died of heart disease after being imprisoned for sexually abusing two young girls, inquest hears
John Alford, a star of 'London's Burning,' died of heart disease after being imprisoned for sexually abusing two young girls, according to an inquest. The inquest heard the details of his death and criminal history.
- Hiker, 42, whose body remained undiscovered on side of Ben Nevis for three years died of head injuries after a fall, inquest hears
A 42-year-old hiker's body was found three years after it remained undiscovered on Ben Nevis. The inquest determined he died from head injuries sustained in a fall.
- South Africa: Activist Matthews Mabelane 'Probably Thrown Off Roof' of John Vorster Square, Inquest Told
Matthews Mabelane died in police custody 49 years ago, and a reopened inquest suggests the Security Branch's account of his death is inconsistent. The inquest indicates he was 'probably thrown off' the roof of John Vorster Square.
- Nigerian author accuses hospital of stalling review into her son's death
Nigerian author Adichie accuses a Lagos hospital of delaying an inquest into her 21-month-old son's death. The hospital is alleged to be obstructing the review of the circumstances surrounding the child's death.
- Grandfather, 80, with Alzheimer's battered his 77-year-old wife to death with a hammer then hanged himself, inquest hears
An 80-year-old man with Alzheimer's battered his 77-year-old wife to death with a hammer and then hanged himself, according to an inquest. The incident was reviewed during an inquest hearing.
- Bloodied thief died after a philosophy professor put him in a 'headlock' when he tried to steal his car, inquest hears
A philosophy professor used a headlock on a thief attempting to steal his car, resulting in the thief's death, as reported at an inquest. The incident is being examined to determine the circumstances leading to the fatal outcome.
- Remains of Air India crash victim were sent to UK mixed with another person's body and they still have not been identified, inquest hears
The remains of an Air India crash victim were sent to the UK mixed with another person's body and have not been identified, according to an inquest.
- Boy, 5, died of Strep A hours after NHS hospital discharged him despite having red rash and fever, inquest hears
A 5-year-old boy died of Strep A hours after being discharged by an NHS hospital despite exhibiting a red rash and fever. The inquest heard details about his discharge and subsequent death.
- Henry Nowak murder inquest will investigate whether officers caused or contributed to death of student who was handcuffed as he lay dying
An inquest will investigate whether law enforcement officers caused or contributed to the death of Henry Nowak, a student who was handcuffed as he lay dying. The focus is on the officers' potential role in the fatal incident.
- Estate agent, 22, died after years of ketamine abuse that saw her spending £500-a-month on incontinence pads, inquest hears
A 22-year-old estate agent died after years of ketamine abuse, which led to her spending £500 monthly on incontinence pads, according to an inquest. The case highlights the severe health consequences linked to prolonged drug use.
- 'Beautiful' mother died after horse bolted and dragged her along country lane when spooked by barking dogs, inquest told
A mother died after a horse she was riding bolted and dragged her along a country lane when spooked by barking dogs, according to an inquest. The incident occurred when the horse was startled by the dogs, leading to the fatal accident.
- Aspiring barrister, 20, was treated 'like a time-waster' in hospital by doctors who sent her home before she died in agony, inquest hears
A 20-year-old aspiring barrister was dismissed by hospital doctors who sent her home, leading to her death in agony, as revealed during an inquest. The inquest heard that she was treated as a 'time-waster' by medical staff before her death.
- Mother of Archie Battersbee jailed for driving motorist off road
Hollie Dance, the mother of Archie Battersbee, was jailed for an incident involving driving a motorist off the road. She attended the inquest into her son's death in February 2023.
- Cause of death of three sisters who died in sea off Brighton beach is 'yet to be ascertained', their inquest hears
Three sisters died in the sea off Brighton beach, and the cause of their deaths has not yet been determined, according to their inquest. The inquest is ongoing, with no conclusive information provided about the circumstances of their deaths.
- Cause of death of three sisters who died in sea off Brighton beach is 'yet to be ascertained', their inquest hears
The cause of death for three sisters who died in the sea off Brighton beach is still under investigation, according to their inquest. The inquest has not yet determined the exact cause of their deaths.
- Cause of death of sisters found in Brighton sea still unknown, inquest hears
The cause of death for two sisters found in the sea in Brighton remains unknown, according to an inquest. Their bodies were recovered from the sea last week by Sussex Police.
- Two teenagers died after car plunged into river and was 'fully submerged' while three passengers escaped with injuries, inquest hears
Two teenagers died after their car plunged into a river and was fully submerged, while three passengers escaped with injuries, according to an inquest.
- Turkish surgeon has still not answered questions two years after death of British woman, 20, who had £2,500 weight loss surgery, inquest hears
A Turkish surgeon has not answered questions for two years following the death of a 20-year-old British woman who underwent £2,500 weight loss surgery. An inquest is ongoing to investigate the circumstances of her death.
- Prisoner accused of murdering Soham killer Ian Huntley 'may not be fit to stand trial', inquest hears
A prisoner accused of murdering Soham killer Ian Huntley may not be fit to stand trial, as revealed during an inquest. The case centers on the accused's mental fitness to face trial for the killing of the convicted murderer.
- Father who fell asleep with his 10-month-old baby boy on his chest woke up to find him face down on bed and not breathing, inquest hears
A father fell asleep with his 10-month-old baby on his chest and woke up to find the child face down and not breathing. The incident was discussed during an inquest, highlighting concerns about infant safety during sleep.
- Mother-of-two, 44, took her own life using 'suicide kit' delivered to her door by Royal Mail, inquest hears
A 44-year-old mother-of-two died by suicide using a 'suicide kit' delivered to her home via Royal Mail, as revealed during an inquest. The incident highlights concerns about the accessibility of suicide-related materials through postal services.
- Eleven people shot in under 30 seconds: Inquest hears graphic new details of the Bondi massacre
Eleven people were shot in under 30 seconds during the Bondi massacre, with an inquest revealing graphic new details about the incident.
- Eleven people shot in under 30 seconds: Inquest hears graphic new details of the Bondi massacre
Eleven people were shot in under 30 seconds during the Bondi massacre, as an inquest revealed graphic new details about the incident.
- Body of schoolboy, 12, was found trapped between two rocks after he drowned on family day out, inquest hears
A 12-year-old schoolboy drowned during a family day out and his body was found trapped between two rocks. An inquest has been opened to investigate the circumstances of his death.
- Firefighter swore at paramedics who failed to bring life-saving equipment to woman dragged from the sea after becoming wedged head-first between rocks, inquest hears
A firefighter swore at paramedics for failing to bring life-saving equipment to a woman who was dragged from the sea and became wedged head-first between rocks. The incident is being heard at an inquest. The woman's condition is not specified.
- Mother drowned in front of daughter while trapped headfirst in sea defence boulders as horrified bystanders described 'waiting an eternity' for 999 crews to arrive, inquest told
A mother drowned in front of her daughter after becoming trapped in sea defence boulders. Bystanders described waiting a long time for emergency crews to arrive. The incident was reported at an inquest.
- British event rider, 37, was killed when she was thrown from her horse and it flipped on top of her, inquest hears
A 37-year-old British event rider was killed when she was thrown from her horse, which then flipped onto her, as revealed in an inquest. The incident highlights the dangers associated with equestrian sports.
- Inquest opens into presumed death of woman who vanished 34 years ago - after her husband 'confessed he strangled her and dumped her body in an incinerator' but was never convicted
An inquest has begun into the presumed death of a woman who disappeared 34 years ago. Her husband allegedly confessed to strangling her and disposing of her body in an incinerator but was never convicted.
- Boy, 14, was killed after he was hit by 'fast moving, unlicensed' speedboat while snorkelling near family's yacht in Tahiti during around-the-world trip, inquest hears
A 14-year-old boy was killed by a fast-moving, unlicensed speedboat while snorkeling near his family's yacht in Tahiti during an around-the-world trip, as reported in an inquest. The incident occurred in international waters, raising questions about safety and regulation.
- Paramedics responding to ice hockey star Adam Johnson's fatal neck injury during match were forced to climb barriers to get to him in 'chaotic scene', inquest hears
Paramedics responding to ice hockey star Adam Johnson's fatal neck injury during a match faced a chaotic scene and had to climb barriers to reach him, an inquest heard. The incident occurred during a game, highlighting challenges in emergency response in sports events.
- ‘This has to be a wake-up call’: NSW attorney general urged to order inquest into death of Sydney’s ‘birdman’
The New South Wales attorney-general has been urged to order an inquest into the death of Bikram Lama, a Nepali rough sleeper known as 'the birdman,' whose body lay unnoticed for up to a week in Hyde Park. Alex Greenwich emphasized the need to understand systemic failures to prevent similar deaths.
- Girl, 13, took her own life after becoming upset when friend also made a suicide attempt, inquest hears
A 13-year-old girl took her own life after being distressed by a friend's suicide attempt, according to an inquest. The case highlights the impact of peer behavior on adolescent mental health.
- Father, 28, found dead in woodland just weeks after his baby son was born had struggled with mental health problems, inquest hears
A 28-year-old father was found dead in a woodland area weeks after his baby son's birth. The inquest revealed he had struggled with mental health problems prior to his death.