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Inquest conclusions

Date of inquest Date inquest concluded Name of deceased Conclusion
20/03/2026 20/03/2026 STONEHOUSE, Christopher James Christopher James STONEHOUSE died on the 16th December 2025 at the Ash Cottage Residential Home, Edenfield, Ramsbottom where he was living. Mr STONEHOUSE died as a consequence of sudden and unexpected death in epilepsy. He developed epilepsy after sustaining a traumatic brain injury in 2020 which occurred as a consequence of a seizure caused by alcohol withdrawal.
23/03/2026 24/03/2026 OWEN, Robert Accident
25/03/2026 25/03/2026 DOODY, Margaret Natural cause
25/03/2026 25/03/2026 ROBINSON, John Henry Accidental death
25/03/2026 25/03/2026 STRIDGEON, Graeme Natural Cause
26/03/2026 26/03/2026 SIMPSON, Anthony Paul Matthew Natural cause
26/03/2026 26/03/2026 SPEDDING, Olwyn Mary Industrial disease
26/03/2026 26/03/2026 TRZEBINSKI, Wojciech Ryszard Road traffic collision
26/03/2026 26/03/2026 WILKINSON, Mark Suicide
27/03/2026 27/03/2026 AUSTIN, Eluned Accidental death
27/03/2026 27/03/2026 BEGUM , Hafeez Mrs Hafeez BEGUM died on the 14th January 2026 at Blackburn hospital from hospital acquired pneumonia. Mrs BEGUM was admitted to hospital on the 25th December 2025 following a fall at her home the day prior. Scans revealed that Mrs BEGUM has suffered a fracture to her neck. She was transferred to Preston hospital for surgery and repatriated to Blackburn hospital on the 5th January 2026 following which she developed symptoms of pneumonia. Despite antibiotic treatment she deteriorated and care was orientated to comfort and dignity.
27/03/2026 27/03/2026 KNOTT, Steven Patrick Steven KNOTT died on the 9th December 2025 at his home which was 24 hour supported living accommodation in Rishton, Blackburn, from a cardiac arrest caused by an epileptic seizure. Mr KNOTT likely developed epilepsy as a consequence of pertussis vaccination as a child.
27/03/2026 27/03/2026 SEDDON, Eileen Accidental
30/03/2026 30/03/2026 HAMER, June Accidental death
30/03/2026 30/03/2026 THRELFALL, Katherine Ann Accidental death
31/03/2026 31/03/2026 BUTCHER, Elizabeth Natural causes
31/03/2026 31/03/2026 DOGGETT, Christopher Kenneth Accidental death
31/03/2026 31/03/2026 PICKSTOCK, Julie Ann Drug related death
01/04/2026 01/04/2026 HAYDOCK, Joan Margaret Natural causes
01/04/2026 01/04/2026 JAMES, Robert Michael Drug related
01/04/2026 01/04/2026 TOWELL, Marcie Gemma Suicide
02/04/2026 02/04/2026 GORTON, Nicole Drugs related death
02/04/2026 02/04/2026 HODGSON, Matthew Thomas Drug related death
02/04/2026 02/04/2026 KHAN, Amin Ul Haq Misadventure
02/04/2026 02/04/2026 LOWE, Martin Bruce Accident

This is the only information that can be provided at this time. Unfortunately, we cannot provide any additional information other than what is on the Court List. Please note inquests can be changed at the last minute, please check before attending.