Inquest opens on woman, 27
An inquest has been opened on a 27-year-old woman found dead at a flat in Telford. An inquest has been opened on a 27-year-old woman found dead at a flat in Telford. Student Charlie Smith, of Old Wharf, Malinslee, was found lying in the bath at a property in Lancaster Avenue, Dawley, on February 11. The inquest heard that the cause of death was ligature strangulation. Philip Jervois, 37, of Lancaster Avenue, has been charged with murder and is due to appear in court on June 12. The inquest was adjourned until criminal proceedings have finished. Read the full story in the Shropshire Star
An inquest has been opened on a 27-year-old woman found dead at a flat in Telford.
Student Charlie Smith, of Old Wharf, Malinslee, was found lying in the bath at a property in Lancaster Avenue, Dawley, on February 11. Julie Hartridge, coroner's officer, told the inquest police were called to the address by a member of the public.
Detective Inspector Steve Tonks said no-one else was at the home when officers attended. He said: "Twelve hours later officers arrested the occupant. He was interviewed for two days and on February 13 was charged."
Philip Jervois, 37, of Lancaster Avenue, has been charged with murder and is due to appear in court on June 12.
Mrs Hartridge told the inquest at Edgbaston House, Wellington, a post mortem had found Miss Smith's cause of death to be ligature strangulation.
Mr Michael Gwynne, Telford & Wrekin coroner, adjourned the inquest until criminal proceedings had finished.
An inquest has been opened on a 27-year-old woman found dead at a flat in Telford.
Student Charlie Smith, of Old Wharf, Malinslee, was found lying in the bath at a property in Lancaster Avenue, Dawley, on February 11. Julie Hartridge, coroner's officer, told the inquest police were called to the address by a member of the public.
Detective Inspector Steve Tonks said no-one else was at the home when officers attended. He said: "Twelve hours later officers arrested the occupant. He was interviewed for two days and on February 13 was charged."
Philip Jervois, 37, of Lancaster Avenue, has been charged with murder and is due to appear in court on June 12.
Mrs Hartridge told the inquest at Edgbaston House, Wellington, a post mortem had found Miss Smith's cause of death to be ligature strangulation.
Mr Michael Gwynne, Telford & Wrekin coroner, adjourned the inquest until criminal proceedings had finished.