An inquest into the death of a 16-year-old girl whose body was found in the River Ouse in York in 2023 is now expected to take place in late 2025.
Leah Bedford, from York, was reported missing on 20 September 2023 and found dead eight days later, on 28 September.
Her death prompted significant public concern and scrutiny, particularly regarding her interactions with mental health and social care services in the months leading up to her disappearance.
00:00Hello, I'm Rachel Grealish from the Yorkshire Post.
00:04A full inquest into the death of Leah Bedford, a 16-year-old whose body was found on the River Oods in September 2023, is expected to take place in late 2025.
00:15At a pre-inquest review on Thursday, May 22, the court heard how Leah had been in contact with mental health social care services in the months before her death.
00:24Her father and other relatives attended the hearing, along with representatives from the NHS Trust, the Council and Police.
00:32Further evidence has been requested before a final date can be set, but the hearing will take place later this year.
00:39It is not expected to take place near the anniversary of Leah's death.
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