Inquest opened into man found dead in Burton Latimer after man charged with murder
An inquest into the death of 51-year-old Christopher Streather opened in Northampton this morning (September 21), with a cause of death still unknown.
A provisional cause of death at the inquest opening at the Guildhall was noted as ‘unascertained’ after Christopher Streather was found in a property in Burton Latimer, having been discovered by police officers responding to a concern for welfare call on Wednesday, September 2.
Senior coroner Anne Pember said: “I now open the inquest touching the death of Christopher Martin Streather, who died at 3a High Street, Burton Latimer.
“I have a provisional cause of death from Dr Wallace and the pathologist, which is noted as unascertained, pending further tests.
“I now adjourn this inquest until March 11, 2027. The body has not been released at this stage, but can be released.”
A murder investigation was launched on September 3, which saw Philip Moore, 43, of Nene Road, Burton Latimer, was charged with Mr Streather’s murder.
Two other men, aged 48 and 54 who were also arrested on suspicion of murder, were released on bail pending further enquiries.