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'Fresh' evidence at child inquest Child inquest hearing adjourned
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An inquest into the death of a six-year-old boy who died in a plunge from a hotel balcony will hear from "fresh" witnesses, his mother has said. A coroner has said he expects an apology over a statement given by a mother's family over the death of a boy who fell from a Greek hotel balcony.
John Hogan, 33, from Bradley Stoke, near Bristol, was cleared of murder after leaping from a hotel balcony in Crete with his two children in 2006. The inquest into the death of Liam Hogan, six, has been briefly adjourned after being opened.
His son Liam, six, died from head injuries and daughter Mia, then aged two, broke several limbs in the fall. John Hogan, 33, from Bradley Stoke, near Bristol, was cleared of murder after leaping from the balcony in Crete with his two children, in 2006.
The inquest, expected to last for three days, is due to get under way later. Liam died from head injuries. Daughter Mia, then aged two, was injured.
Psychiatric hospital Concern expressed
The children's mother, Natasha, said: "The coroner has examined witness statements from UK citizens who were present on the scene at the Petra Mare Hotel, Ierapetra , Crete, at the time of the incident. She broke several limbs in the fall.
"None of these statements were used by the Greek court, and none of the witnesses were called to the Court in Crete. At the beginning of the inquest held at Kings Weston House, Bristol, Avon Coroner Paul Forrest expressed concern over comments made on behalf of Natasha Hogan, Liam's mother, yesterday.
"This is all fresh evidence, although the statements were all taken back in 2006. Three eye-witnesses will be called." "It tries to influence the conduct and verdict in these proceedings," said Mr Forrest.
Mr Hogan has been receiving treatment at a psychiatric hospital near Athens since being cleared of murder. He was not due to attend the hearing. "At the very least I would expect an apology from those responsible for issuing this release."
His ex-wife added: "The media speculation, rife since the incident, that had John Hogan jumping from the balcony with children in his arms is not likely to be substantiated by the eyewitnesses." The inquest is expected to last for three days.
Earlier this year family members were told Mr Hogan was "highly unlikely" to face any further charges in Britain.Earlier this year family members were told Mr Hogan was "highly unlikely" to face any further charges in Britain.