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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2025 10:00am | Pre-Inquest Review Meeting | Amarpreet BHATTI | 47 | 04/12/2023 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 01/07/2025 2:00pm | Inquest | John Andrew FOYLE | 37 | 29/05/2024 | Wootton | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 02/07/2025 11:00am | Inquest | Peter WILLERTON | 73 | 15/09/2024 | Camaiore | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 03/07/2025 10:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Benedict Tancredi Louis JOHNSON | 20 | 23/02/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 03/07/2025 12:00pm | Inquest | Daniel Robert CORDAS-COUSINS | 52 | 02/01/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 03/07/2025 1:00pm | Inquest Opening | Damian Lee CLARKE | 45 | 19/06/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 03/07/2025 1:04pm | Inquest Opening | Virginie SIMONET | 50 | 25/04/2025 | Kidlington | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 03/07/2025 1:06pm | Inquest Opening | Audrey Joy COX | 90 | 20/06/2025 | Banbury | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM | |
| 03/07/2025 1:08pm | Inquest Opening | William Oliver Maynard PHILLIPS | 33 | 18/06/2025 | Botley | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 03/07/2025 1:10pm | Inquest Opening | Ronald Stanley Vincent STOVOLD | 99 | 22/06/2025 | Wantage | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 03/07/2025 1:12pm | Inquest Opening | John David KIRBY | 68 | 19/04/2025 | Abingdon | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 03/07/2025 1:14pm | Inquest Opening | David John LEE | 79 | 25/06/2025 | Wallingford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 03/07/2025 1:16pm | Inquest Opening | Rachel HART | 46 | 08/02/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 03/07/2025 1:18pm | Inquest Opening | John Anthony COLE-MORGAN | 88 | 26/06/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 04/07/2025 10:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | William Anthony BRANSON | 80 | 23/05/2025 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 04/07/2025 10:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Susan Frances Jane READ | 86 | 05/06/2025 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 04/07/2025 11:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Doreen Rose BROOKES | 90 | 14/06/2025 | Oxford | Out of Court | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 07/07/2025 10:00am | Inquest | Tatsuya NASHIMOTO | 37 | 07/03/2025 | Bicester | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 07/07/2025 11:30am | Inquest | Thomas Edward ROBINSON | 88 | 18/03/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 07/07/2025 2:00pm | Inquest | David George WEBB | 61 | 07/01/2025 | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM | |
| 08/07/2025 10:00am | Pre-Inquest Review Meeting | Reginald Stanley CARR | 2 | 08/03/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Judith LEACH |
| 08/07/2025 2:00pm | Inquest | Shawn BROWN | 36 | 04/03/2025 | Banbury | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 09/07/2025 10:00am | Inquest | Michael David Harry FELLOWS | 51 | 09/11/2024 | Faringdon | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 09/07/2025 12:00pm | Inquest | Malcolm Alexander MCINTYRE | 71 | 12/04/2025 | Wantage | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 09/07/2025 12:45pm | Inquest Opening | John William STEPTOE | 77 | 18/06/2025 | Witney | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 09/07/2025 12:47pm | Inquest Opening | Shirley Anne HARTLETT | 89 | 26/06/2025 | Banbury | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 09/07/2025 12:49pm | Inquest Opening | William Charles BECKETT | 86 | 19/06/2025 | Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 09/07/2025 12:51pm | Inquest Opening | Joyce Alice Mary COOK | 93 | 23/06/2025 | Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM | |
| 09/07/2025 12:53pm | Inquest Opening | Aimmeyleie Rosieie PARZIZEIE | 53 | 23/06/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 09/07/2025 2:00pm | Inquest | Paul Anthony CLARKE | 64 | 19/03/2022 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
List of treasure inquests
| Date | Type | Treasure title | Find location | Venue | Coroner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2025 2:30pm | Treasure Inquest | 2024 T1377 Silver dress fitting | Ewelme CP | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 07/08/2025 10:00am | Treasure Inquest | 2025-T444 18 silver coins | Claydon with Clattercot CP | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 07/08/2025 10:30am | Treasure Inquest | 2024 T1437 2 precious metal coins | Hatford CP | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 07/08/2025 11:00am | Treasure Inquest | 2024-T1180 Hoard of 13 silver coins | Stanton St John CP | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |