Wittering temporary swimming pool death inquest opening

Crispin Froment's inquest was opened at Peterborough Town Hall. <i>(Image: Google Street View)</i>
Crispin Froment's inquest was opened at Peterborough Town Hall. (Image: Google Street View)
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A 48-year-old man is understood to have drowned in a temporary swimming pool, it emerged in an inquest opening.  

Crispin Froment was found in the pool in Carnegie Road, Wittering, on June 26. 

An inquest was opened into his death at Peterborough Town Hall.  

Simon Milburn, an area coroner for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, explained Mr Froment was found at the back of the address.  

His death was confirmed by a paramedic shortly before 4pm.  

A provisional cause of death has been suggested as “1A drowning and alcohol intoxication”.  

Mr Milburn has now adjourned the case for a hearing on February 5, 2024.  

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