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Inquest Opens Into Death of North Walsham Teen Courtney Morgan

The coroner recorded hanging as the provisional cause, with a full inquest scheduled for June 9.

Overview

  • Area coroner Johanna Thompson opened proceedings at Norfolk Coroner’s Court and confirmed Courtney Jane Morgan’s identity, which was given by her mother.
  • Police were called to Memorial Park just after 7am on February 12, where the late-teenage girl was confirmed dead at the scene.
  • Norfolk Police said the death is not believed to be suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.
  • Evidence is being gathered ahead of the June hearing, and the family has been invited to provide a pen portrait.
  • Courtney’s parents paid tribute, describing the 17-year-old student as “one in a million” and noting her involvement in army cadets and volunteering at a local skating club.