Inquest into death of 16-year-old who was stabbed in Northampton opens
An inquest into the death of 16-year-old Khadeem Parris has opened at the Guildhall in Northampton, with a provisional cause of death given as a stab wound to the neck.
The inquest was opened this morning (Wednesday, September 9) and adjourned until March 10, 2027.
Senior coroner Anne Pember said: “I now open an inquest touching the death of Khadeem Parris at an address in Adnitt Road, Northampton.
“I have a provisional cause of death from the forensic pathologist, who gave it as 1a stab wound to the neck, pending further tests
“I now adjourn this inquest until March 10.”
Khadeem died on Tuesday, July 7 after an incident at an address in Adnitt Road in the Abington area of Northampton.
Two men have pleaded not guilty to his murder and are due to stand trial, with the trial listed to start at Northampton Crown Court from January 4, 2027. It is expected to last four weeks.