08/12/2008
The inquest into the death of Merseyside teenager Andrew Jones who was fatally injured after a night out is due to start tomorrow, Tuesday 9th December 2008, at Liverpool Coroners Court and is listed for 5 days.
Andrew Jones, 18, was punched in the face in March 2003 whilst on a night out in Liverpool. The youngster, from Walton, hit his head and died in hospital the next day.
Despite police investigations and a BBC Crimewatch appeal, his killer has never been caught.
15.12.08 UPDATE: At the conclusion of the inquest on Friday 12th December 2008, the the Coroner recorded a verdict of unlawful killing because he was satisfied that although he was not permitted to name an individual in the verdict, a particular individual had been identified as responsible for throwing the punch that killed Andrew Jones.
For more background, see:
http://www.justiceforandrewjones.com/
Mark George is instructed by Harriet Wistrich of Birnberg Pierce, London and is representing the family for no fee after the Legal Services Commission refused an application for exceptional funding.
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