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Date updated: 6/11/2024

Anyone wishing to attend an inquest in person, including members of the public or press, should contact the court in advance, preferably by email, so that appropriate arrangements can be made to provide access. Those directly involved (Interested Persons, witnesses, and legal representatives) will be contacted by the court concerning the necessary arrangements.

We are progressing inquest hearings as soon as is practicable. We are extremely sorry if any unavoidable delay causes distress to anyone involved. If anyone affected has a question or concern, please do not hesitate to contact the  City of London Coroner's Office.

  • Email the Coroner's Office
  • Call 020 7332 1598 
  • By post to
    4th Floor
    Central Criminal Court
    Old Bailey
    London EC4M 7EH

Future inquest hearings

Inquest hearings scheduled at the Coroner's Court will be published when they are confirmed. Inquests with a jury are listed as 'Inquest with a jury.'

Inquest hearing schedule
Date and time Hearing type Name and age Date of death Place of death

Monday 4 November 

10am 

Inquest Sureshchandra Shah, 76 18.10.2023  St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE

Monday 18 November 

10am

Inquest Day 1 Arezou Tirgari, 62 01.06.2023 1 New Change

Tuesday 19 November 

10am

Inquest Day 2  Arezou Tirgari, 62 01.06.2023 1 New Change

Wednesday 20 November 

10am

Inquest Day 3  Arezou Tirgari, 62 01.06.2023 1 New Change

Monday 2 December 

10am

Inquest 

Jean-Claude        Nzau Matomisa, 57

05.12.2023 St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE

Wednesday 4 December 

10am

Inquest  Nighat Shabbir, 76 04.04.2024 St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE

Thursday 5 December 

10am 

Inquest  Maame Akua Gyasiwaah Gaituah, 31 02.02.2024  St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE

Friday 6 December 

10am 

Inquest  Maryam Mohammad Pour, 51  11.03.2024  St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE

Monday 9 December 

10am 

Inquest Day 1  Abel Solomon Hadgu, 27  17.11.2022 Houndsditch 

Tuesday 10 December 

10am 

Inquest Day 2  Abel Solomon Hadgu, 27 17.11.2022 Houndsditch 

Wednesday 11 December 

10am 

Inquest Day 3  Abel Solomon Hadgu, 27 17.11.2022 Houndsditch 

Thursday 12 December 

10am

Inquest  Siew Ha Ng, 62 11.08.2023 St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE

Friday 13 December 

10am

Inquest  Christopher Peter Devoto, 60  21.04.2024 St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE

Monday 16 December 

10am

Inquest  Shila Begum, 33 29.05.2023  St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE

Wednesday 18 December 

10am 

Inquest  Paul Michael Cox, 66 10.02.2024  St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE