Inquest conclusions
| Date of inquest | Date inquest concluded | Name of deceased | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20/05/2026 | 20/05/2026 | BLUNDELL, Anthony John | Accidental death |
| 20/05/2026 | 20/05/2026 | NELSON, Stephen Paul | Stephen NELSON was found deceased on the 5th January 2026 at his home address in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. Mr NELSON died from high levels of methadone combined with a chest infection on a background of emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was suffering with severe fatty liver infiltration which also contributed. |
| 20/05/2026 | 20/05/2026 | SMITH, Doris | Accidental death |
| 21/05/2026 | 21/05/2026 | FARNWORTH, Mark Simon | Drug related death |
| 21/05/2026 | 21/05/2026 | MORTIMER, Paul | Alcohol related death |
| 21/05/2026 | 21/05/2026 | MYERS, Pamela Ann | Accidental death |
| 22/05/2026 | 22/05/2026 | CONNOR, Lee James | Accidental death |
| 22/05/2026 | 22/05/2026 | MARSDEN, Michael John | Michael John MARSDEN died at Royal Preston Hospital on the 14th of February 2026 from an infection following admission to hospital on the 27th of January 2026 where he was diagnosed with a bleed in his brain of unknown origin which required surgery |
| 22/05/2026 | 22/05/2026 | MCCABE, Kimberley | Drug related death |
| 22/05/2026 | 22/05/2026 | MCCANN, Brian | Brian MCCANN died at his home on the 26th of January 2026 from a condition closely associated with exposure to asbestos however how where or when that may have occurred could not be determined on the evidence available |
| 26/05/2026 | 26/05/2026 | CLEMENT, David Valentine | Natural causes |
| 28/05/2026 | 28/05/2026 | ADDISON, Helen Elizabeth | Alcohol related |
| 28/05/2026 | 28/05/2026 | DEXTER, Anthony Mark | Drug related |
| 28/05/2026 | 28/05/2026 | HALSTEAD, Jonathan Sean | Jonathan Sean HALSTEAD who suffered from coronary artery disease was found dead at his home on 26th January 2026 submerged in his bath most likely having suffered a cardiac event |
| 28/05/2026 | 28/05/2026 | RAWSTHORN, Steven William | Drug related death |
| 28/05/2026 | 28/05/2026 | TAYLOR, Paul | Suicide |
| 28/05/2026 | 28/05/2026 | WRIGHT, Jacqueline Maria | Jacqueline Maria WRIGHT who suffered from frailty in part due to long-term drug misuse and a lung disorder died at the Royal Preston Hospital on the 16th of December 2025 from an infection |
| 29/05/2026 | 29/05/2026 | BRAYSHAW, Aran Paul | Drug related |
| 29/05/2026 | 29/05/2026 | DZIWISINSKI, Piotr Artur | Misadventure |
| 29/05/2026 | 29/05/2026 | JAMES, Simon John | Suicide |
| 29/05/2026 | 29/05/2026 | JODELUK, Richard Michael Johannes | Accident |
| 29/05/2026 | 29/05/2026 | PARKINSON, Alyson Rhian | Alyson Rhian PARKINSON died on the 5th of June 2025 at Royal Blackburn Hospital from necrotising pancreatitis. Following admission to hospital in April 2024 when gall stones were diagnosed a recommended and anticipated referral for a possible cholecystectomy was not pursued as it should have been. Mrs PARKINSON was remitted to hospital on the 30th of April 2025 where her condition became inoperable. Earlier surgical intervention would have offered an opportunity to prevent her death. |
| 29/05/2026 | 29/05/2026 | SIMPSON, Hannah | Hannah SIMPSON died on the 14th February 2026 at Sunnyside Care Home in Whitworth from a pulmonary embolism caused by a deep vein thrombosis. Mrs SIMPSON was living with Parkinson's disease and dementia at the time of her death and her mobility was greatly reduced which increased her risk of developing a DVT. She suffered with shortness of breath during the night of the 13th February 2026 and was found unresponsive the following morning. Mrs SIMPSON had also suffered an injury to her right shoulder on the 11th February 2026 following a fall, which further affected her mobility. |
| 01/06/2026 | 01/06/2026 | NEWSHAM, Wayne | Suicide |
| 01/06/2026 | 01/06/2026 | WARING, Margaret Ruth | Accident |
This is the only information that can be provided at this time. Unfortunately, we cannot provide any additional information other than what is on the Court List. Please note inquests can be changed at the last minute, please check before attending.