Inquest Opens into Tragic Stabbing Death of Lincolnshire Man
An inquest has recently commenced into the tragic death of Tony Colin Steven McDermott, 38, who was allegedly murdered at a property in Grantham, Lincolnshire. McDermott's body was discovered with apparent knife wounds in the early hours of Saturday, October 14, 2023.
Suspect Charged and Trial Scheduled
Nicholas Christopher Ward, 37, who also lived on Eton Street, Grantham, where McDermott's body was discovered, has been charged with his murder. His trial is scheduled to commence at Lincoln Crown Court on April 15, 2024.
Inquest Details
The opening inquest into McDermott's death was conducted at the Myle Cross Centre in Lincoln on October 30, 2023. Coroner Paul Smith presided over it. The body was formally identified on October 16, 2023 by Rebecca Vine, a CSI, and subsequently by Stuart Hamilton, who performed the post-mortem examination.
"The cause of death is the consequences of a sustained assault including sharp force injury, pending tests," declared the Coroner's Court.
Victim's Background
McDermott resided in Grantham with his parents, according to the information disclosed during the inquest. The inquest has been adjourned until April 14, 2024.
Fundraising Initiative for the Deceased's Family
A GoFundMe page has been created to support McDermott's grieving family. There, Mr Clarke, the organizer of the fundraising, shares a heartfelt message:
"I want to do what we can at this tragic time to help Tony's family with funeral costs," writes Mr Clarke. "Tony was one of a kind, he had his flaws but he had the biggest heart and would help anyone he could. His crazy sense of humour was one of a kind. He was a loving father and was so proud of his children. I know how loved Tony was and how missed he will be, so I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to show their support."
Currently, over £5,600 has been gathered for the McDermotts, approaching the page's set goal of £8,000.