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Inquest Into Death of Lancaster Student Opened and Adjourned

The coroner paused the case to allow further inquiries ahead of a June hearing.

Overview

  • Preston Coroners' Court opened and then adjourned the inquest on Thursday, March 26.
  • Area Coroner Emma Mather said Detective Inspector Mark Green identified Michele Chung using her ID card.
  • The cause of death has not been confirmed, with a full hearing set for June 25 before Area Coroner Kate Bisset.
  • Emergency services were called to Forton Services on the M6 on February 19, when the 21-year-old student was found dead.
  • Lancaster University paid tribute to the second-year Earth and Environmental Science student and said it is supporting those close to her.