Coroner seeks arrest details after builder found dead by lake

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 06:14 · Archive

A 58-year-old Lincolnshire builder was found dead in his car near Coniston Water on 26 July.

Nigel Paul Bennett, 58, from Grainthorpe near Louth, Lincolnshire, was discovered by visitors in his car parked in a layby on the A5084 near Coniston Water on 26 July. A final note was found in his pocket. The provisional medical cause of death was recorded as carbon monoxide toxicity, which the coroner described as an unnatural cause of death requiring an inquest.

Area Coroner for Cumbria Margaret Taylor has requested information from Staffordshire Police about Mr Bennett's arrest and possible bail conditions, including details of any alleged offence and bail risk assessment. Ms Taylor said the investigation was required because of the unnatural cause of death.

Mr Bennett, born in Cleethorpes on 4 February 1968, was divorced and worked as a builder. He was formally identified by PC Reynolds. A provisional inquest date of 21 January 2027 has been set, though the coroner indicated it could potentially be concluded in writing.

How it is being reported

• Coroner seeks arrest details after builder found dead in car by lakesideA coroner has requested police arrest and bail details after a 58-year-old Lincolnshire builder was found dead in his car near Coniston Water.NW Evening Mail · 11 Oct, 05:00
• Coroner seeks arrest details after builder found dead in car by lakesideA coroner has requested police arrest and bail details after a 58-year-old Lincolnshire builder was found dead in his car near Coniston Water.Westmorland Gazette · 11 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Nigel Paul Bennett · Margaret Taylor · Grainthorpe · Coniston Water · Staffordshire Police

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