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21/11/2014
Cannibalism Murder Inquest Opens
An inquest has begun into the death of Cerys Yemm, who was killed in an "act of cannibalism".
Police found Ms Yemm being attacked by Matthew Williams at a hostel for recently released prisoners on 06 November. She died at the scene from injuries sustained in the attack. She was 26-years-old.
34-year-old Williams also died following the attack. Police used a Taser stun gun while making the arrest and it is understood that he later became "unresponsive" and despite police efforts to revive him, Mr Williams died.
An inquest into the circumstances surrounding the murder of Ms Yemm was opened at the civic centre in Newport and immediately adjourned until a later date to allow the criminal investigation to continue.
(MH/JP)
Police found Ms Yemm being attacked by Matthew Williams at a hostel for recently released prisoners on 06 November. She died at the scene from injuries sustained in the attack. She was 26-years-old.
34-year-old Williams also died following the attack. Police used a Taser stun gun while making the arrest and it is understood that he later became "unresponsive" and despite police efforts to revive him, Mr Williams died.
An inquest into the circumstances surrounding the murder of Ms Yemm was opened at the civic centre in Newport and immediately adjourned until a later date to allow the criminal investigation to continue.
(MH/JP)
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