David’s inquest – pathology evidence

The first evidence the coroner, Edward Steele, heard in David’s inquest was the evidence of the Consultant Histopathologist, Dr Justin Cooke. The coroner said at A1 in the bundle there was a covering letter in which Dr Cooke set out his opinion that David died from 1a) bilateral pneumonia. The coroner said in the body […]

David’s Inquest – Coroner’s Opening

Day 1 of David’s inquest took place today, Thursday 7 November, in Hull Coroner’s Court, with Assistant Coroner Edward Steele presiding. There are two sets of Interested Persons. David’s family are represented by Ciara Bartlam from Garden Court North, instructed by Dawn Makepeace of Watson Woodhouse Solicitors. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are represented […]