Overview
- Northumbria Police told a pre-inquest hearing there is no criminal investigation into Grace Nevens’s death after she ingested poison bought online.
- The family, represented by Leigh Day, said they will seek a formal review of the decision not to investigate the seller.
- Senior coroner Andrew Hetherington said he is aware of inquiries into alleged suppliers in Canada and Ukraine and has spoken with the National Crime Agency.
- The family asked the inquest to examine emergency response issues, including whether paramedics carry an antidote, and submitted packaging found in Grace’s room.
- The coroner noted the inquest would be adjourned if police open a probe, but for now it is provisionally listed for March 5–6, 2026.