Inquest opens into death of 21-year-old Wareham car salesman

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 06:14 · Archive

An inquest has opened into the death of 21-year-old car salesman Elliot Robert Anfield Mead from Wareham, with a provisional cause of sudden cardiac arrhythmia following drug use.

An inquest has opened into the death of 21-year-old Elliot Robert Anfield Mead from Wareham. Area coroner Brendan Allen formally opened proceedings at Bournemouth town hall on Tuesday, October 6. Mr Mead was found unresponsive at his home address on August 26. Paramedics confirmed he was deceased at the scene.

Police confirmed there was no third party involvement or suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. He was formally identified at the scene. A post-mortem examination was conducted on September 1, and the provisional cause of death has been listed as sudden cardiac arrhythmia following drug use.

Coroner's officer Nicola Muller told the court that statements have been requested from Mr Mead's family, GP, police and drug and alcohol services if he was known to them. The coroner has adjourned the inquest, with a full hearing set to take place on January 26, 2027, at 3pm.

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In this story: Elliot Robert Anfield Mead · Brendan Allen · Wareham · Dorset · Bournemouth

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