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Law Firm Admits Error as Coroner Probes 'Missed Opportunities' in Death of Tyrique Jemaa

The inquest focuses on lapsed bail conditions not communicated to his family or school ahead of conclusions on February 2.

Overview

  • Greater Manchester Police allowed the three‑month bail to lapse on October 1, 2023 without notifying the family or school, though the force emailed Tyrique Jemaa’s solicitors on November 15.
  • Tuckers’ North West managing partner said a lawyer failed to pass on the lapse notification to the family and acknowledged opportunities were missed, outlining procedural changes since.
  • The coroner heard an inspector never authorised an extension despite indications police intended one, and an officer believed the extension had been granted in error.
  • On December 20, 2023 the school confiscated a phone and said the incident would be reported as a bail breach, after which Tyrique was found dead at home; the medical cause was recorded as hanging by ligature.
  • Detective Inspector Gary Kelly opened a special procedure inquiry and found the family had not been told; the school said daily searches would have ceased if it had been informed of the lapsed conditions, and the inquest noted Tyrique had not been charged.