Shropshire Star

Inquest opens on Market Drayton pensioner whose husband is charged with murder

The inquest was due to open today on a Shropshire pensioner, whose husband has been charged with her murder.

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The body of Beatrice Margaret Bennett, 75, was discovered by police officers at her home in Millfield Drive, Market Drayton, on May 20.

The inquest was to be opened at 9.30am, at Shrewsbury Town Football Club, in Oteley Road, with coroner Mr John Ellery.

John Colin Bennett, 74, remains in police custody. He appeared at Stafford Crown Court for a preliminary hearing last Friday charged with murder.