Inquest into teenager’s death adjourned during hearing

Date published: 19 June 2018


An inquest into the death of a teenager has been adjourned by the coroner during hearing.

Joshua Connolly-Teale died following ‘an incident’ in a field near Dewhirst Road on 26 May.

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Coroner's Officer Maggie Crook said: “I can confirm the inquest was opened and a final hearing has been listed for the provisional date of 21 November 2018.  At present the cause of death is unknown, pending toxicology. An investigation is ongoing.”

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