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    Aug 2023

    Last Updated: 09/08/2023
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    Inquest opens into death of Harrogate woman Sophie Lambert

    by Calvin Robinson Chief Reporter

    | 09 Aug, 2023
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    An inquest opened today into the death of Harrogate woman Sophie Lambert, who went missing for five days in June.

    Ms Lambert, 22, left her home in Starbeck on June 16. Hundreds of people took part in searches to find her.

    North Yorkshire Police also launched a missing person search, which included helicopters, drones and dogs and was supported by mountain and underwater rescue teams.

    Her body was found in the River Nidd near Lands Lane, Knaresborough, by a member of the public five days later.

    Catherine Cundy, area coroner for North Yorkshire, opened an inquest into Ms Lambert’s death at a hearing in Northallerton this morning.

    She confirmed Ms Lambert was certified dead on June 21, 2023.

    Ms Cundy added that a provisional cause of death of “drowning by immersion in fresh water” has been reported.

    The hearing was adjourned to a date to be confirmed when a full inquest will take place.



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