Inquests at Douglas courthouse this afternoon

Two inquests will open this afternoon (Mon)

Forty-three-year-old Neil Walker died in an incident at Bulgham Rocks on Wednesday, August 6.

The keen biker and retained fireman was well known in Ramsey and Chief Fire Officer Kevin Groom has paid tribute to him.

Coroner of Inquests Jayne Hughes will open the hearing into his death at 3.30pm at Douglas Courthouse.

That will be followed by the inquest into the death of a woman who was killed while cycling in Kirk Michael.

Forty-one-year-old Kathryn Burge of Lonan, a physiotherapist who worked at Noble’s hospital, died during an incident on the Main Road in the village on Monday, August 4.

Coroner of Inquests Jayne Hughes will convene the hearing at 4pm.