Overview
- At Winchester Coroner’s Court, a senior Hampshire officer said Donaldson had been accused of child sex offending and outlined an enhanced self‑harm risk assessment used for such allegations.
- The lead detective testified the complainant reported Donaldson said she would take her life if the allegation became known and conceded he should have reflected that in his risk grading.
- Police evidence stated officers lacked powers to detain her without an imminent danger to herself, and she was recorded as “standard” risk after interview.
- A psychiatric liaison nurse rated her suicide risk 10 out of 10 after an overdose, citing embarrassment and fear of prison, and initiated a high‑risk care plan.
- A consultant psychiatrist later judged her “settled” and she was discharged with home‑treatment referral on June 6; she was found hanged on June 7, with a post‑mortem noting non‑fatal medication levels consistent with an overdose, and the inquest continues.