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.

Tuesday 14 May

Inquest to conclude

  • 2pm Timothy Brighouse, aged 83, from Oxford, died 15/12/2023 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

Inquests to open - 4pm

  • Janet Blackburn, aged 77, from Malmesbury, died 03/05/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Graham Chambers, aged 61, from Oxford, died 01/05/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Justin Buxton, aged 53, from Rugby, died 30/04/2024 on the M40, Junction 8a
  • Adrian Woodfine, aged 54, from Oxford, died 03/03/2024 in the Churchill Hospital
  • Charles Lee, aged 86, from Oxford, died 04/05/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Robert Kidner, aged 94, from Reading, died 07/01/2024 in Goring
  • Michael Allday, aged 86, from Oxford, died 04/05/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Ryszard Jagielowicz, aged 61, from Oxford, died 03/05/2024 in Oxford
  • Michael King, aged 66, from Aylesbury, died 06/05/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Thomas Ligertwood, aged 41, from Oxford, died 06/05/2024 in Oxford
  • David Baillie, aged 82, from Reading, died 06/05/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Peter Hamilton, aged 78, from Witney, died 10/05/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital

Friday 31 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
  • Vivian Cavey, aged 82, from Oxford, died 28/04/2024 in 28/04/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
  • John Connors, aged 71, from Henley-on-Thames, died 14/04/2024 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

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

  • 10am Patryk Wrobel, aged 25, from Banbury, died 02/01/2024 in Banbury
  • 3pm Wojciech Sokolowski, aged 38, from Bicester, died 02/01/2024 in Bicester

Thursday 30 May

Inquests to conclude

  • 10am Barry Sanders, aged 47, from Banbury, died 15/05/2023 in Banbury
  • 2pm James Palmer, aged 40, from Oxford, died 02/01/2024 in Oxford
  • 3pm Georgina Wloskowicz, aged 54, from Witney, died 27/03/2023 in the John Radcliffe Hospital

Friday 31 May

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

  • Trevor Mooring, aged 82, from Wallingford, died 10/01/2024 in John Radcliffe Hospital
  • Clement Jeacock, aged 84, from Bicester, died 27/03/2024 in Bicester
  • Margaret Hale, aged 79, from Wantage, died 22/04/2024 in Sobell House Hospice
  • Marion Brown, aged 85, from Witney, died 26/04/2024 in the John Radcliffe Hospital
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