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. 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
13/02/2026 10:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Christine LISNEY 87 01/01/2026 Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
13/02/2026 10:30am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Michael James ALLEN 83 31/12/2025 Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
13/02/2026 11:00am Inquest in Writing (out of court) James Cyril TOMSETT 85 17/01/2026 Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
13/02/2026 11:30am Inquest in Writing (out of court) Brian Robert BOYT 91 14/01/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
13/02/2026 12:00pm Inquest in Writing (out of court) Susan Christine HYLAND 81 27/01/2026 Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
16/02/2026 10:00am Inquest Michael Leslie EMMERSON 65 02/08/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
16/02/2026 2:00pm Inquest Thomas Paul WHITE 58 02/10/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
17/02/2026 10:00am Pre-Inquest Review Meeting Prema Pauline LLOYD 85 20/09/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
18/02/2026 10:00am Inquest Richard Peter MIDGLEY 58 27/10/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
18/02/2026 12:00pm Inquest Peter Carruthers JOHNSTONE 56 19/09/2025 Didcot County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
18/02/2026 2:00pm Inquest Damian Reece FIRTH 20 13/10/2025 Banbury County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
19/02/2026 10:00am Inquest Talvin Arun Singh GHAG 19 03/08/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
19/02/2026 12:00pm Inquest Opening Barry Paul SMITH 64 06/02/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
19/02/2026 12:02pm Inquest Opening Kristopher Jaye WILLIAMS 43 25/10/2025 Cupar County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
19/02/2026 12:02pm Inquest Opening Anthony Richard Edward HOLLIS 86 04/02/2026 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
19/02/2026 2:00pm Inquest Goldston Ulewellyn JOSEPH 61 30/09/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
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 Amy Mary PURDON 76 17/10/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Darren Michael SALTER
26/02/2026 10:00am Inquest Eva THORNTON 87 16/08/2025 Oxford 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
02/03/2026 10:00am Inquest Dorothy Ann BENNETT 80 20/10/2025 Oxford County Hall, New Road, Oxford Mr Nicholas GRAHAM
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

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