The following inquests have been opened or closed in the past month.

• An inquest has been opened into the death of Susan Sharp, from Worcester.

The 59-year-old of Swanpool Walk, St John’s, was admitted to hospital for surgery where she died on Thursday, November 12. The inquest has been adjourned while further reports are carried out.

• An inquest has been opened into the death of a man from Worcester.

Darren Ward, of Cranham Drive, Warndon, Worcester was found dead in bed at his home on Wednesday, November 18.

The inquest into the 43-year-old’s death has been adjourned for further reports.

• A woman from Worcester killed herself, a coroner has ruled Suzanne Jones, aged 54, was found hanging at her home in Lansdowne Road, Barbourne, Worcester, on Saturday, September 12.

• An 87-year-old man from Worcester died as the result of an accident a coroner has ruled.

Dr Alan Broadbent, of Link Elm Close, St John’s, Worcester, died on Thursday, August 27, following a fall in the street.