Inquest opened into death of woman found at Griffiths Park

Emergency services were called to Griffiths Park in Rudheath shortly before 9am on Saturday, February 11, after concerns were raised for the welfare of a woman.

The 40-year-old, named by the coroner as Delene Julia Hall of Felix Court in Bristol, was pronounced dead at the scene.

On opening the inquest, the coroner confirmed Delene had been found hanged.

The community of Rudheath was left shocked and saddened by the death, but they came together on Sunday, February 12, to hold a torch-lit vigil to pay their respects.

Flowers were also left in tribute on a bench at Griffiths Park.

A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: “At 8.56am on Saturday, February 11, police were called to concerns for the welfare of a woman in Griffiths Park, Northwich.

Floral tributes left on a bench following the torch-lit vigil (Image: Newsquest)

“Officers and paramedics attended and sadly the woman, aged 40, was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Her next of kin has been informed.”

The inquest into her death will be held on July 11 later this year at Warrington Coroner's Court.