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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 10:00am | Inquest | John Brise COLGROVE | 94 | 13/02/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 03/06/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Laura Louise VAULTER | 37 | 05/01/2026 | Witney | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 05/06/2026 10:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Bernice Lesley RYE | 79 | 29/04/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 05/06/2026 10:30am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Mary HOOPER | 81 | 24/05/2026 | Reading | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 05/06/2026 11:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Keith Arthur FOSTER | 96 | 24/05/2026 | Oxford | Out of Court | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 08/06/2026 10:00am | Inquest | James Charles Hamilton KEEPING | 25 | 15/02/2026 | Bicester | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 08/06/2026 11:30am | Inquest | Barbara Edith BROWNE | 87 | 22/02/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 08/06/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Sultan AHMED | 45 | 30/09/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 10/06/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Zena Patricia HOSKINS | 77 | 15/09/2025 | Abingdon | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 10/06/2026 10:00am | Inquest | David Michael HOSKINS | 80 | 15/09/2025 | Abingdon | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 10/06/2026 12:00pm | Inquest Opening | Mark Anthony JENNINGS | 27 | 28/04/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 10/06/2026 12:02pm | Inquest Opening | Ashley Stuart LEWIS | 33 | 11/04/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 10/06/2026 12:04pm | Inquest Opening | Veronica Ann WOODWARD | 89 | 29/05/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 10/06/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Michael Lochhead HUNTER | 71 | 01/01/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 11/06/2026 10:00am | Procedural Pre-Inquest Review (brief 5 minute hearing) | Eva THORNTON | 87 | 16/08/2025 | Oxford | Out of Court | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 11/06/2026 11:00am | Inquest | Susan Jean TRAFFORD | 71 | 14/02/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 11/06/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Wayne Michael TURNER | 59 | 31/01/2026 | Witney | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 12/06/2026 10:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Christine Mary WINCOTT | 95 | 13/05/2026 | Banbury | Mr Darren Michael SALTER | |
| 15/06/2026 10:00am | Pre-Inquest Review Meeting | Essa ARSHAD | 0 | 23/07/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 15/06/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Russell William MCSWEENEY | 43 | 02/03/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 16/06/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Joyce POSKITT | 85 | 17/01/2026 | Witney | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 16/06/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Ginnette WOODWARD | 52 | 29/12/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 17/06/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Vanessa WRIGHT | 77 | 17/07/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 17/06/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Kenneth Norman WRIGHT | 85 | 09/07/2025 | Enstone | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 17/06/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | Mona Gloria BRADLEY | 93 | 01/02/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Darren Michael SALTER |
| 18/06/2026 10:00am | Inquest | Eryk Franciszek KUŚ | 51 | 26/02/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 18/06/2026 11:30am | Inquest | Lee Marshall SUTTON | 53 | 21/12/2025 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 18/06/2026 2:00pm | Inquest | John Henry THEARLE | 54 | 16/03/2026 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
| 19/06/2026 10:00am | Inquest in Writing (out of court) | Veronica Ann WOODWARD | 89 | 29/05/2026 | Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM | |
| 22/06/2026 10:00am | Jury Inquest | Garrick Gerald PIERSON | 34 | 23/09/2024 | Oxford | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |
List of treasure inquests
| Date | Type | Treasure title | Find location | Venue | Coroner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/06/2026 12:30pm | Treasure Inquest | 2025-T1029 Early Medieval Silver Coins | Drayton Hoard CP | County Hall, New Road, Oxford | Mr Nicholas GRAHAM |