List of inquests
A list of the inquests scheduled for hearing in the Oxford Coroner's Court.
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The Oxfordshire Coroner’s Court is open to members of the press and public. Please see the inquest list below for exact sitting times. If attending a particular case, please aim to arrive no later than 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 at coroners.oxfordshire@oxfordshire.gov.uk 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, in writing, to coroners.oxfordshire@oxfordshire.gov.uk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/02/2026 10:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Elizabeth Ann DILLON | 89 | 29/01/2026 | Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM | |
| 23/02/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Kieren Joseph BUSHNELL | 25 | 28/10/2025 | Carterton | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 23/02/2026 12:00pm | Inquest | Graham George LEE | 71 | 08/12/2025 | Reading | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 24/02/2026 11:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Amy Mary PURDON | 76 | 17/10/2025 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 26/02/2026 10:30am | Inquest Opening | Agustin RODRIGUEZ-BACHILLER | 83 | 11/02/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 26/02/2026 10:32am | Inquest Opening | Gary Michael ROWLEY | 56 | 31/12/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 26/02/2026 10:34am | Inquest Opening | Christine Doig IRVINE | 96 | 05/01/2026 | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM | |
| 26/02/2026 10:36am | Inquest Opening | Andrew Charles HATHWAY | 61 | 03/01/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 26/02/2026 10:36am | Inquest Opening | John Brise COLGROVE | 94 | 13/02/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 26/02/2026 10:38am | Inquest Opening | Tianyi LIN | 21 | 09/02/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 26/02/2026 10:38am | Inquest Opening | Susan Jean TRAFFORD | 71 | 14/02/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 26/02/2026 10:44am | Inquest Opening | Velia STEVENS | 89 | 15/02/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 26/02/2026 10:46am | Inquest Opening | June Rose Muriel DUBBER | 87 | 22/01/2026 | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM | |
| 26/02/2026 10:48am | Inquest Opening | James Charles Hamilton KEEPING | 25 | 15/02/2026 | Bicester | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 26/02/2026 11:00am | Inquest | Jason Antony THOMPSON | 56 | 09/10/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 26/02/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Jacqueline Margaret TAYLOR | 78 | 24/10/2025 | Banbury | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 27/02/2026 10:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Philip Stephen MATTHEWS | 63 | 16/01/2026 | Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM | |
| 27/02/2026 10:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Pamela Irene LOVELL | 91 | 14/01/2026 | Banbury | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 27/02/2026 11:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Dorothy Joan HATHAWAY | 88 | 23/01/2026 | Witney | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 27/02/2026 11:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Barry Paul SMITH | 64 | 06/02/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 27/02/2026 12:00pm | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Francis John TITCOMBE | 81 | 02/01/2026 | Chipping Norton | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 02/03/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Dorothy Ann BENNETT | 80 | 20/10/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 05/03/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Fintan Jack FELTHAM | 18 | 03/12/2024 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 06/03/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Sarah Dianne WICKS | 82 | 31/01/2026 | Didcot | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 06/03/2026 10:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Anthony Richard Edward HOLLIS | 86 | 04/02/2026 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 06/03/2026 11:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | June Rose Muriel DUBBER | 87 | 22/01/2026 | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | ||
| 09/03/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Kenneth Norman WRIGHT | 85 | 09/07/2025 | Enstone | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 09/03/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Vanessa WRIGHT | 77 | 17/07/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 10/03/2026 10:00am | Pre-Inquest Review Meeting | Eldhose JOHN | 38 | 27/05/2025 | Bicester | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 12/03/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Ian Nivison CALDWELL | 65 | 14/11/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Judith LEACH |
List of treasure inquests
| Date | Type | Treasure title | Find location | Venue | Coroner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 12:30pm | Treasure Inquest | 2025-T816 - Axehead fragments and pottery sherd | Kingston Bagpuize CP | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |