Inquest conclusions
| Date of inquest | Date inquest concluded | Name of deceased | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/10/2026 | 22/10/2026 | HIND, Devon | Suicide |
| 22/10/2026 | 22/10/2026 | MCKEARNEN, Sylvia | Road traffic collision |
| 22/10/2026 | 22/10/2026 | TAYLOR, Jack | Alcohol related |
| 22/10/2026 | 22/10/2026 | VAGHELA, Hiren Harish | Natural cause |
| 22/10/2026 | 22/10/2026 | WETHERBY-GREEN, Bethany | Bethany WETHERBY-GREEN died on the 7th June 2026 in her home in Nelson Lancashire. Miss GREEN had secured a ligature and suspended herself from the banisters in her home and her death was caused by hanging. She had a long standing history of mental health struggles and was known to professional services at the time of her death. Her actions should be viewed as impulsive and in the context of acute distress and it was not her intention cause her own death at the time. |
| 23/10/2026 | 23/10/2026 | BAGA, Safwan | Drug-related |
| 23/10/2026 | 23/10/2026 | BETTS, Ëlana Jade | Ëlana Jade BETTS died on the 15th June 2026 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a consequence of hypoxic brain injury caused by an incident on the 12th June 2026 when Miss BETTS suspended herself by a ligature. She was found by family members and resuscitation was initially successful, however Miss BETTS had suffered a lack of oxygen to her brain which later caused her death. Miss BETTS had been suffering with anxiety and Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder which was thought to be related to her anxiety. She was on a waiting list for cognitive behavioural therapy to treat her anxiety at the time of her death. It is not possible to determine Miss BETTS' intentions at the time at which she secured the ligature. She was suffering with significant anxiety which had led to impulsive acts and there is no evidence that she reached a settled intention to end her own life. |
| 23/10/2026 | 23/10/2026 | BOLTON, Kane Luke | Suicide |
| 23/10/2026 | 23/10/2026 | COADY, Mary Olive | Mary Olive COADY died of a spontaneous bowel perforation. The radiologist did not report the presence of free gas which was visible on the CT scan, and there was subsequent anchoring bias by treating clinicians. These were missed opportunities to escalate her care to senior clinicians and the surgical team, which contributed to her death on 10 November 2025 |
| 23/10/2026 | 23/10/2026 | EMERY, David John | David EMERY died on the 23rd May 2026 at St John's Hospice in Lancaster from complications associated with malignant mesothelioma of the pleura and peritoneum. He was frail and had coronary artery disease which contributed. Mr EMERY worked with asbestos sheets during his working life. |
| 26/10/2026 | 26/10/2026 | HALSALL, Guy Lyndon | Suicide |
| 26/10/2026 | 26/10/2026 | HARRIS, Leslie Herbert | Industrial disease |
| 26/10/2026 | 26/10/2026 | KHAN, Gulfaraz | Gulfaraz KHAN died on the 2nd June 2026 at his home address as a consequence of ketoacidosis. His ketoacidosis was caused by a combination of existing health conditions and previous opioid, drug and alcohol dependency. |
| 26/10/2026 | 26/10/2026 | LORAM, Stacey Louise | Stacey Louise LORAM was found deceased on 25 June 2026 at her home address. Evidence was heard that Ms LORAM had a history of alcohol dependency which was impacted upon by her mental health. Toxicological testing revealed ketoacidosis which was caused through chronic alcohol use. Injuries were noted to Ms LORAM consistent with several falls. The post-mortem revealed a large subdural hematoma which was caused in one of the falls. She died as a result of the subdural hematomata and ketoacidosis. |
| 27/10/2026 | 27/10/2026 | HUSSAIN, Sabr Ikhlas | Sabr Ikhlas HUSSAIN died on the 21st October 2024 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. He was found by his father unresponsive in bed on the morning on the 24th October 2024 having fallen asleep in bed with his father. Post mortem examinations were unable to determine a medical cause of death. |
| 27/10/2026 | 27/10/2026 | SMITH, Graham Barry | Suicide |
| 28/10/2026 | 28/10/2026 | FAULKNER, David | David FAULKNER died on 8 June 2026 at Royal Infirmary, Lancaster in Lancashire. Mr FAULKNER was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury following a fall in March 2025. Despite treatment, his mental health deteriorated and he was admitted to a nursing home where he continued to decline. He was readmitted to hospital after becoming increasingly lethargic and did not recover. |
| 28/10/2026 | 28/10/2026 | NICHOLSON, Daniel Dennis | Daniel Dennis NICHOLSON died on 14 June 2026 at Royal Infirmary, Lancaster in Lancashire. Mr NICHOLSON was admitted to hospital with significant gastrointestinal bleeding. Despite treatment he did not recover. His death was contributed to by opiate dependence and a number of medical conditions which reduced his physiological reserve. |
| 29/10/2026 | 29/10/2026 | ABBOTT, Steven Jack | Suicide |
| 29/10/2026 | 29/10/2026 | GREENHALGH, Susan Ann | Death caused by known complication of necessary medical procedure |
| 04/11/2026 | 04/11/2026 | BROWN, Joan | 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.