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Inquest conclusions

Date of inquest Date inquest concluded Name of deceased Conclusion
26/03/2026 26/03/2026 SIMPSON, Anthony Paul Matthew Natural cause
26/03/2026 26/03/2026 SPEDDING, Olwyn Mary Industrial disease
26/03/2026 26/03/2026 TRZEBINSKI, Wojciech Ryszard Road traffic collision
26/03/2026 26/03/2026 WILKINSON, Mark Suicide
27/03/2026 27/03/2026 AUSTIN, Eluned Accidental death
27/03/2026 27/03/2026 BEGUM , Hafeez Mrs Hafeez BEGUM died on the 14th January 2026 at Blackburn hospital from hospital acquired pneumonia. Mrs BEGUM was admitted to hospital on the 25th December 2025 following a fall at her home the day prior. Scans revealed that Mrs BEGUM has suffered a fracture to her neck. She was transferred to Preston hospital for surgery and repatriated to Blackburn hospital on the 5th January 2026 following which she developed symptoms of pneumonia. Despite antibiotic treatment she deteriorated and care was orientated to comfort and dignity.
27/03/2026 27/03/2026 KNOTT, Steven Patrick Steven KNOTT died on the 9th December 2025 at his home which was 24 hour supported living accommodation in Rishton, Blackburn, from a cardiac arrest caused by an epileptic seizure. Mr KNOTT likely developed epilepsy as a consequence of pertussis vaccination as a child.
27/03/2026 27/03/2026 SEDDON, Eileen Accidental
30/03/2026 30/03/2026 HAMER, June Accidental death
30/03/2026 30/03/2026 THRELFALL, Katherine Ann Accidental death
31/03/2026 31/03/2026 BUTCHER, Elizabeth Natural causes
31/03/2026 31/03/2026 DOGGETT, Christopher Kenneth Accidental death
31/03/2026 31/03/2026 PICKSTOCK, Julie Ann Drug related death
01/04/2026 01/04/2026 HAYDOCK, Joan Margaret Natural causes
01/04/2026 01/04/2026 JAMES, Robert Michael Drug related
01/04/2026 01/04/2026 TOWELL, Marcie Gemma Suicide
02/04/2026 02/04/2026 GORTON, Nicole Drugs related death
02/04/2026 02/04/2026 HODGSON, Matthew Thomas Drug related death
02/04/2026 02/04/2026 KHAN, Amin Ul Haq Misadventure
02/04/2026 02/04/2026 LOWE, Martin Bruce Accident
02/04/2026 02/04/2026 SCOTT, Simon John Suicide
02/04/2026 02/04/2026 WALSH, John Oliver Drink related death
02/04/2026 02/04/2026 WESTWELL, Peter On 16 October 2025 Peter WESTWELL was admitted to Royal Blackburn Hospital as a result of frequent falls and urinary tract infection, and readmitted from rehabilitation on 15 November 2025, during which investigations revealed a left sided pleural effusion which was the result of a probable mesothelioma, against a work history of likely exposure to asbestos. This condition remained stable and was not requiring active medical treatment when Peter developed a pneumonia and acutely deteriorated on 16 December 2025 leading to his subsequent death on the ward on 18 December 2025.
07/04/2026 07/04/2026 YARMOHAMMADI, Mohammad Zahid Suicide
09/04/2026 09/04/2026 DINGLE, Tom William Suicide

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