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.

Friday 3 May

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

  • Philip Bunce, aged 92, from Oxford, died 21/04/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital

Tuesday 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
  • 2pm Nicholas Hoyle, aged 73, from Slough, died 31/10/2023 in the Churchill Hospital

Wednesday 8 May

Inquests to open - 1pm

  • Anthea Redmond, aged 89, from Henley-on-Thames, died 26/04/2024 on Henley-on-Thames
  • Andrew Bossom, aged 61, from Kidlington, died 03/03/2024 in Kidlington
  • Ralph Stobbs, aged 85, from Banbury, died 17/04/2024 in the Horton General Hospital
  • Mary Harrod, aged 88, from Carterton, died 25/04/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Kashif Adham, aged 58, from Abingdon, died 21/04/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Christopher Travis, aged 62, from Oxford, died 19/06/2022 in Oxford
  • Marion Brown, aged 85, from Witney, died 26/04/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Jill Murchison, aged 85, from Banbury, died 28/04/2024 in Banbury
  • Joseph White, aged 21, from Witney, died 28/04/2024 in Coombe

Inquest to conclude

  • 10am Steven McDermott, aged 52, from Wallingford, died 22/11/2023 in Wallingford
  • 12pm Anthony Harding, aged 83, from Didcot, died 24/01/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • 2pm Paul Devine, aged 58, from Oxford, died 13/02/2024 in Oxford

Thursday 9 May

Inquests to conclude

  • 10am Naomi Vernon, aged 92, from Henley-on-Thames, died 18/12/2023 in the Royal Berkshire Hospital
  • 2pm Davinia Hands, aged 89, from Banbury, died 20/12/2023, in Katharine House Hospice

Monday 13 May 

Inquest to conclude

  • 11.45am Tomasz Zajaczkowski, aged 39, from Banbury, died 31/12/2023 in Banbury
  • 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
  • 1.30pm Jason Burke, aged 49, from Oxford, died 27/11/2023 in Oxford
  • 2.45pm Ashley Vaulter, aged 36, from Kidlington, died 29/01/2024 in Kidlington

Friday 17 May

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

  • Anne Durrant, aged 66, from Chipping Norton, died 27/03/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Mark Northwood, aged 58, from Chipping Norton, died 02/04/2024 in Katharine House Hospice
  • Ralph Stobbs, aged 85, from Banbury, died 17/04/2024 in the Horton General Hospital

Monday 20-Friday 24 May

Inquest to conclude with Jury

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

Tuesday 28 May

Inquests to conclude

  • 10am Karen Santer, aged 54, from Didcot, died 21/11/2023 at the John Radcliffe Hospital

Wednesday 29 May

Inquests to conclude

  • 3pm Wojciech Sokolowski, aged 38, from Bicester, died 02/01/2024 in Bicester
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