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.

Monday 22 April

  • 11am Andrew Hall, aged 41, from Wallingford, died 27/11/2023 in Wallingford
  • 2pm Dennis Hastings, aged 81, from Abingdon, died 13/12/2023 in the John Radcliffe Hospital

Tuesday 23-Friday 26 April

Inquest to conclude-to be heard with jury

  • 10am Ruslan Voitkun, aged 45, from Bicester, died 10/03/2023 in Bicester

Thursday 25 April

Inquests to open- Out of court

  • Teddy Hickman, aged 5, from Bicester, died 14/04/2024 in Blackthorn
  • Olga Donald, aged 94, from Oxford, died 05/04/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Mary Cullen, aged 82, from Kidlington, died 08/04/2024 in Kidlington
  • Stuart Shaw, aged 92, from Cirencester, died 15/04/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital

Friday 26 April

Inquests in writing pursuant to section 9(c) of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 - out of court

  • Donald Timms, aged 90, from Banbury, died 29/02/2024 in the Horton General Hospital
  • Shirley Quinn, aged 87, from Banbury, died 05/03/2024 in Katharine House Hospice
  • Christopher Prowse, aged 78, from Abingdon, died 05/03/2024 in Sobell House Hospice 
  • John Horwood, aged 90, from Abingdon, died 12/03/2024 in Sobell House Hospice
  • Kathleen Greenman, aged 90, from Cinderford, died 30/03/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital

Tuesday 30 April

Inquest to conclude

  • 10am Martin Berry, aged 51, from Abingdon, died 25/10/2023, in Steventon
  • 11am Ronald Gaffney, aged 75, from High Wycombe, died 06/11/2023 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • 12.15 Jennifer Abbott, aged 48, from Chipping Norton, died 19/01/2024 in Chipping Norton

Wednesday 1-Friday 3 May 

Inquest to conclude

  • 10am David Tighe, aged 59, from Oxford, died 11/02/2023 in the Churchill Hospital

Monday 7 May

Inquests to conclude

  • 10am Derek Sykes, aged 89, from Banbury, died 26/11/2023 in the Horton General Hospital
  • 11.30am Peter Crowley, aged 50, from Oxford, died 24/04/2022 in Oxford

Wednesday 8 May

Inquest to conclude

  • 12pm Anthony Harding, aged 83, from Didcot, died 24/01/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital

Thursday 9 May

Inquests to conclude

  • 2pm Davinia Hands, aged 89, from Banbury, died 20/12/2023, in Katharine House Hospice

Monday 13 May 

Inquest to conclude

  • 1.30pm Jane Bridges, aged 59, from Northampton, died 09/01/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital

Thursday 16 May

Inquest to conclude

  • 10am Michael Gage, aged 79, from Banbury, died 05/12/2023 in the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
  • 12.15pm Joanne Pollard, aged 53, from Oxford, died 13/10/2023 in the John Radcliffe Hospital

Monday 20-Friday 24 May

Inquest to conclude with Jury

  • 10am Rachel Fisk, aged 32, from Carterton, died 02/09/2021 in Chesterton
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