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Inquest opens into death of one-year-old baby boy

Reading Coroners Court. Picture by Wikimedia Commons. <i>(Image: Wikimedia Commons)</i>
Reading Coroners Court. Picture by Wikimedia Commons. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

AN inquest has been opened in Reading into the death of a one-year-old baby.

Matthew Wilson died at Royal Berkshire Hospital on February 4 this year.

Senior coroner Heidi Connor opened the inquest to determine how, when and where Matthew died at Reading Coroner’s Court earlier this month.

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The medical cause of death has been given as a 'transection of the right axillary artery'.

A date has yet to be set for a full inquest where more details will be heard.

It is important for journalists to cover an inquest. For justice to be done, it must be seen to be done. Reporters have a duty to ensure that hearings are a matter of public record.

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You can call the Samaritans on 116 123

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