List of inquests

A list of the inquests scheduled for hearing in the Oxford Coroner's Court.

The Oxfordshire Coroner’s Court is open to members of the press and public. See the inquest list below for exact sitting times. If attending a particular case, aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before the stated start time.

Any member of the public or press who wishes to be considered for remote attendance at an inquest or inquest opening (this is facilitated using Microsoft Teams) should make a written request to the Coroner’s Office giving at least 24 hours notice, where possible.

If a member of the public or press requires further information about inquest cases, the Coroner will consider providing information on request. Any requests should be submitted via our online form.

All hearings (unless otherwise stated) are held at Oxford Coroner's Court, County Hall, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1ND.

List of death inquests

Date Type Name Age Date of death Place of death Venue Coroner
24/07/2026 10:30am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Irene Mabel LEWIS 77 13/07/2026 Oxford Out of Court Mr Darren Michael SALTER
27/07/2026 10:00am Inquest Michael Joseph GANNON 57 18/03/2026 Witney County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
27/07/2026 11:15am Inquest Olena KOWAL 48 13/04/2026 Banbury County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
28/07/2026 11:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) John Scott FERGUSON 94 13/04/2026 Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
28/07/2026 2:00pm Inquest Bernard Cedric JOHN 81 21/03/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
30/07/2026 10:00am Inquest Beryl PONTING 81 29/03/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
30/07/2026 12:45pm Inquest Opening Douglas BENNETT 92 10/07/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
30/07/2026 12:47pm Inquest Opening Alexander David GREENBERG 38 05/07/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
30/07/2026 12:49pm Inquest Opening Arjan VLASHI 42 04/07/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
30/07/2026 12:51pm Inquest Opening Caspar Lucas Ivan RAE 24 03/07/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
30/07/2026 12:53pm Inquest Opening Neil Allen DAVIES 54 20/05/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
31/07/2026 10:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Brian Victor BROADBEAR 94 10/07/2026 Witney Mr Darren Michael SALTER
03/08/2026 10:00am Inquest Violet Emily CLAYTON 90 24/05/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
05/08/2026 10:00am Inquest Gagandeep SINGH 37 21/01/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
05/08/2026 11:30am Inquest Pamela Vera HAY 90 26/04/2026 Reading County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
05/08/2026 2:00pm Inquest Tianyi LIN 21 09/02/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
06/08/2026 12:00pm Inquest Matthew SOMERS 39 11/05/2026 Didcot County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
07/08/2026 10:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Christine Ann EYRE 85 28/06/2026 Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
17/08/2026 10:00am Inquest Stewart Ian RICHARDSON 43 06/05/2026 Abingdon County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
17/08/2026 11:30am Inquest Simon John Gwyn DAVIES 58 06/05/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
18/08/2026 10:00am Inquest Mabel Frances BRYANT 94 12/05/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Joanna COLEMAN
18/08/2026 11:30am Inquest Graham Russell HALSTEAD 73 22/03/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Joanna COLEMAN
18/08/2026 2:00pm Inquest Sarah Louise GIRLING 59 04/05/2026 Henley-on-Thames County Hall, New Road, Oxford Joanna COLEMAN
19/08/2026 10:00am Inquest Martin Richard KENT 65 15/04/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Gemma BRANNIGAN
19/08/2026 11:30am Inquest Jennifer Lucille EDWARDSON 74 01/02/2025 Kidlington County Hall, New Road, Oxford Gemma BRANNIGAN
20/08/2026 10:00am Inquest Stacy Leigh PULLEN 40 14/05/2026 County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
20/08/2026 11:30am Inquest Douglas FAIRHURST 84 17/05/2026 Kidlington County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
21/08/2026 10:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Douglas BENNETT 92 10/07/2026 Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
01/09/2026 10:00am Inquest Ira Vanella BROWNE 87 03/06/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
02/09/2026 10:00am Pre-Inquest Review Meeting Eldhose JOHN 38 27/05/2025 Bicester County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER

List of treasure inquests

Date Type Treasure title Find location Venue Coroner
03/08/2026 11:00am Treasure Inquest 2025-T1389 Silver pendant Ewelme CP County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
03/08/2026 11:15am Treasure Inquest 2026-T346 Two Silver Gilt Brooches Stanford in the Vale CP County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM