Andrew Jones inquest
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.
Media coverage
> 13/12/08 Parents rap court "cowards" (Liverpool Echo)
> 13/12/08 Parents anger at "cowards" (Liverpool Daily Post)
> 12/12/08 Friends in veil of silence over death hears inquest (Liverpool Echo)
> 10/12/08 - The single punch that killed Andrew Jones (Liverpool Echo)
> Top Lawyer for Andrew Family - Liverpool Echo (11/12/2007)
