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
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 11:00am Inquest Opening Mohamed Hussein HASSAN 31 05/07/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
06/08/2026 11:04am Inquest Opening William Charles DAVIS 93 25/07/2026 Abingdon County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
06/08/2026 11:08am Inquest Opening Kandi Louise HOWARD 31 27/07/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
06/08/2026 11:12am Inquest Opening Christopher Frank Manser VICKERY 87 22/07/2026 Reading County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
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
07/08/2026 10:30am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Christopher Frank Manser VICKERY 87 22/07/2026 Reading Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
14/08/2026 10:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Alan Denton MORTIMER 76 24/07/2026 Henley-on-Thames County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
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 South Leigh 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
02/09/2026 12:15pm Inquest John Frank BARRETT 86 06/04/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
02/09/2026 2:00pm Inquest Mark Luke DU PONT 60 06/03/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
03/09/2026 10:00am Inquest Telmo Alexandre RIJO 22 20/06/2025 County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
03/09/2026 2:00pm Inquest Paul John MCGARRY 60 22/05/2026 Banbury County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
07/09/2026 11:00am Inquest Shamsul HAQUE 64 27/03/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM

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