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
13/07/2026 10:00am Inquest Wendy Ann COVELEY 81 08/08/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
13/07/2026 2:30pm Pre-Inquest Review Meeting Essa ARSHAD 0 23/07/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
14/07/2026 10:00am Inquest John William BUTLER 71 21/03/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
14/07/2026 11:45am Inquest Alexander Paul CLARIDGE 50 15/02/2026 Wantage County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
14/07/2026 12:00pm Inquest Opening Michal Radoslaw MAMYS 32 23/06/2026 County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
14/07/2026 12:30pm Inquest Opening Michael Shaun BOWLER 45 01/07/2026 Watlington County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
14/07/2026 12:32pm Inquest Opening John Crispian POSTLETHWAITE 87 28/06/2026 Reading County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
14/07/2026 12:34pm Inquest Opening Tatiana Vladimirovna WOOD 61 13/03/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
14/07/2026 12:38pm Inquest Opening Jennifer Lucille EDWARDSON 74 01/02/2025 Kidlington County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
14/07/2026 12:40pm Inquest Opening Bridget MCDONAGH 44 29/06/2026 Musselburgh County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
14/07/2026 12:42pm Inquest Opening Alex Liam MARSHALL 30 04/07/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
14/07/2026 2:00pm Inquest Penelope Mary Albinia NAYLOR 87 02/04/2026 Wantage County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
15/07/2026 10:00am Inquest David William Joseph REES 44 03/02/2026 Banbury County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
15/07/2026 11:45am Inquest Michele Ann WARREN 58 16/02/2026 Witney County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
15/07/2026 2:00pm Inquest Audrey Joan SURMAN 100 09/04/2026 Thame County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
16/07/2026 10:00am Inquest Shirley Veronica ROUSE 83 30/10/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
16/07/2026 12:00pm Inquest Ronald William TRUMAN 92 24/03/2026 Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
17/07/2026 10:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) David Dennis DREW 78 30/05/2026 Faringdon Mr Darren Michael SALTER
17/07/2026 11:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Diana Bronwen RENTON 80 21/06/2026 Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
20/07/2026 11:00am Inquest James Thomas Paul DONALD 33 31/01/2026 Bicester County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
20/07/2026 12:00pm Inquest Dorothy May RIVERS 96 01/05/2026 Witney County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
21/07/2026 12:00pm Inquest Steve Brett JANES 37 25/02/2026 Abingdon County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
21/07/2026 2:00pm Inquest Oliver James FORM 18 27/03/2026 Abingdon County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
24/07/2026 10:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Frank STEPHENS 76 06/05/2026 Oxford 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 John Scott FERGUSON 94 13/04/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, 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 2:00pm Inquest Alan Richard HINE 64 31/03/2026 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