Overview
- The 28-year-old South Wales Police constable was last seen in the early hours of 23 November after drinking with friends in Bristol.
- Divers recovered his body from Bristol Harbourside on 24 November, he was pronounced dead at 10:39am at Narrow Quay and later formally identified by his mother.
- Assistant Coroner Debbie Rookes opened and adjourned the inquest, directing that evidence be submitted by 5 January 2026 and provisionally listing a 24 February 2026 hearing.
- A post-mortem recorded drowning as the provisional cause of death, pending the coroner’s full findings.
- South Wales Police leaders offered condolences and support to his family and colleagues, and Bristol City Council issued a safety reminder about risks near the harbour.