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Inquest Finds Alcohol-Cocaine Mix Likely Influenced Death of Abigail Garside After Anniversary Night

The assistant coroner issued a narrative verdict attributing her actions to the combined effects of alcohol plus cocaine.

Overview

  • Northallerton Coroner's Court recorded a narrative conclusion, saying the drug-alcohol combination likely drove uncharacteristic behavior.
  • Toxicology showed a high blood-alcohol level with cocaine present.
  • Abigail Garside, 30, was found hanged in Harrogate town centre at about 6:20am on August 18 and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Hours earlier, she and her husband had shared hot-tub celebration posts from the Rudding Park resort marking their first wedding anniversary.
  • An argument that began over a pool cue at Mojo’s bar continued at the hotel before she left between 2:00 and 2:30am, with her husband testifying they had both been drinking and used cocaine as the couple planned a move to Australia.