Inquest into Warburton death

A CORONIAL inquest into the death of 23-year-old David Sinclair in Warburton two years ago has been scheduled to begin next week.
The inquest, which is to be held at the Melbourne Coroner’s Court, has been scheduled for Thursday, 6 November.
At a preliminary coronial inquest in June, State Coroner, Judge Ian Gray, heard evidence dealing with the cause and circumstances of David’s tragic death on Saturday 1 June, 2012.
His death took place in the middle of the day, within a short distance of Warburton’s main street.
At the preliminary inquest, forensic pathologist, Dr Heinrich Bouwer, listed the cause of death as mechanical asphyxia, and noted that bruising and internal indicators were consistent with reports of David being tackled heavily and pinned down.
No criminal charges were laid against the 19-year-old questioned in relation to the death – Yarra Ranges CIU Detective Senior Constable Paul Edyvane told the court in June that he believed manslaughter to be the most relevant charge, but that the elements of proof for the charge could not be made.
He said the decision was supported by an independent review by Homicide Squad members and the Office of Public Prosecutions.
The inquest was then adjourned until 6 November by Judge Gray, who did not exclude the possibility of calling other witnesses on the matter.
The inquest will begin at 10am in Court Two of the Coroner’s Court of Victoria – 65 Kavanagh Street, Southbank.