The Coroner

The Coroner investigates all unexpected, accidental and/or suspicious deaths. She is assisted in this by officers from Devon and Cornwall Police as well as local pathologists. Part of her work includes conducting inquests into these deaths which are attended by interested parties and sometimes expert witnesses. Inquests are commonly held at venues which are conveniently close to the local communities or, in some circumstances, at County Hall in Exeter.

Her Majesty’s Coroner for the Exeter and Greater Devon District which includes North, West and East Devon is:

Philip Spinney
H.M. Coroner
County Hall
Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD

Tel: 01392 383636
Fax: 01392 38363
www.exgdcoroner.org.uk

South West Devon and South Devon are serviced by the Coroners appointed for Plymouth and Torbay Unitary Authorities respectively. They are:

Plymouth, Torbay and South Devon District

Ian M. Arrow
H.M. Coroner
Derriford Business Park
Plymouth
PL6 5QZ

Administration office:01752 204636
Next of kin enquiries:01752 487402
Reporting of deaths in Plymouth:01752 487401/487403
Reporting of deaths in Torbay and South Devon:01752 487404/487405