Inquest Into The Death Of 17 Year Old Jack Susianta Begins On Monday, 18 April 2016

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Press releases
18 April 2016

10am, St Pancras Coroner's Court, Camley Street, London.
Before HMC Mary Hassell

A jury inquest will start on Monday 18 April at St Pancras Coroner's Court into the death of 17-year-old Jack Susianta, who drowned in the River Lea, East London, following police contact on Wednesday 29 July 2015.  Jack also had contact with Metropolitan police officers on Tuesday 28 July 2015 when he suffered a mental health crisis and received medical treatment at Homerton Hospital.

The Susianta family hope that the inquest will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding Jack's death and ensure that justice is done.

INQUEST has been working with the family of Jack Susianta since his death. The family is represented by INQUEST Lawyers Group member Tony Murphy, Bhatt Murphy Solicitors.

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Notes to editors:

Please note the family of Jack Susianta and INQUEST will not be making any further statements until conclusion of the inquest.

For further information, please contact: Victoria McNally, INQUEST, Tel 020 7263 1111.

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