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Attendance at Inquests: Inquests are public hearings and physical attendance at the Coroners Court is always open to all, including the public and members of the press. Remote attendance via Microsoft Teams is available to participants such as Witnesses, Interested Persons and Legal Representatives with the Coroner’s prior express approval. In line with guidance from the Chief Coroner remote attendance for non-participants such as members of the public or press is something that can be considered by the Coroner but does require a formal written request which should be made well in advance of the hearing and should be accompanied with written reasons as to why such remote (as opposed to physical attendance) is necessary, the Coroner will then consider whether to grant the request (having regard to the Interests of Justice, relevant regulations and guidance).

We have prepared some information all about Inquests for families and witnesses. These are the upcoming Inquests and Inquest Openings for Essex Coroner’s Service.

Please note:

  • Inquests, Inquest Openings and Pre-Inquest Reviews for Essex are usually held in open court in Chelmsford.
  • This list is published each working day by 5pm, giving Inquest Hearings two days in advance. Inquest Openings, Pre-Inquest Reviews and Documentary Inquests are listed for the following working day only.
  • We work hard to make sure these lists are accurate. Sometimes changes are unavoidable.
  • Inquests timings are not confirmed until the Inquest is officially opened. The media should not publish any details of the deceased until after the Inquest is opened.

The search covers Inquests from last month and any available future dates. Any requests for Inquests prior to last month should be directed to essex.coronersservice@essex.gov.uk

You can search for a specific inquest by using one or more of the search options below.

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House DAY Mitchell Opening 16 May 2025 27 Years Wickford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House THOMAS Ralton Opening 26 June 2025 86 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House BROOKS Luke Antony Alan Opening 22 April 2025 39 Years Benfleet, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House BELCHAMBERS Robert Opening 13 January 2025 90 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House NESBIT Jean Opening 19 June 2025 91 Years Chelmsford, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House PEARSON Leah Jane Opening 5 February 2025 25 Years Harlow, Essex
Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 July 2025 10:30am Court Room 2, Seax House BOTCHWAY-ADJEI Giona Nkunim Documentary Inquest 12 December 2024 12 Years Harlow, Essex

Accident

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 July 2025 11:30am Court Room 2, Seax House SPARKES Rikki Dale Documentary Inquest 1 August 2024 30 Years Harwich, Essex

Accident

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 July 2025 12:00pm Court Room 2, Seax House TONGUE Steven David Documentary Inquest 30 September 2024 44 Years Braintree, Essex

Suicide

Date of inquest Name of deceased Type of inquest Date of death Age Place of death Conclusion
17 July 2025 09:30am Court Room 2, Seax House LOMAX Ronald James Documentary Inquest 28 September 2024 75 Years Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex

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