Inquest rules teenager's death as 'misadventure'

Date published: 26 November 2018


An inquest into the death of a teenager has recorded ‘misadventure’ as the cause of death.

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

Joshua’s inquest concluded on 21 November, with the coroner ruling a conclusion of ‘misadventure’.

The inquest was opened in June and had been adjourned, part-heard, by the coroner.

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