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Inquest Opens Into Lanzarote Balcony Fall That Killed British Holidaymaker Darren Silcox

A UK inquest opened with preliminary findings of traumatic brain injury and was adjourned until July 20, 2026.

Overview

  • Spanish Civil Guard is investigating reports that a wooden balcony rail collapsed before the 20ft fall in Costa Teguise on October 25.
  • Gwent Coroner’s Court heard Silcox, 56, fell into an atrium stairwell and was pronounced dead at about 3:30am.
  • Preliminary evidence presented to the coroner cites traumatic brain injury with skull fractures and lacerations as the cause of death.
  • The other man, 54, received emergency treatment and was taken to the intensive care unit at Doctor Jose Molina Orosa Hospital.
  • Court proceedings noted Silcox was staying with family at the Galeon Playa Apartments, as tributes from his Cwmbran community continue.