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08/04/2008
BBC Presenter Mark Speight Reported Missing
Children's TV presenter Mark Speight has been reported missing after failing to meet with a friend in Covent Garden, on Monday.
The 42-year-old's fiancée, Natasha Collins, 31, died after taking cocaine, alcohol and sleeping pills at their home in St John's Wood, north-west London on 3 January. At an inquest into her death last week, a coroner recorded a verdict of death by misadventure.
The presenter, who hosted 'SMart' and 'SMarteenies', was arrested on suspicion of murder and Class A drugs, but he was not charged.
An inquest heard last week that Miss Collins had taken cocaine, alcohol and sleeping pills before getting into a hot bath, where she was later found dead.
The cause of her death was given as cocaine toxicity and immersion in hot water.
Police are appealing for help in the search for Mr Speight and have said that the 42-year-old is in a 'vulnerable' state.
Scotland Yard have issued the following statement: "Mark Speight, of Norfolk Avenue, Enfield was last seen at 9.30am yesterday morning when he was dropped off at Wood Green station. He was due to meet a friend at 3.30pm in Covent Garden but did not arrive.
"Mark is approx 6ft tall, of slim build, with blond hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a brown suit, dark jeans and a brown flat cap."
Mr Speight had been staying with his fiancée's mother, Carmen, after being unable to go back to the flat the couple had shared.
He has since quit the programme 'SMart', attributing his decision to his 'tragic loss'.
(DS/KMcA)
The 42-year-old's fiancée, Natasha Collins, 31, died after taking cocaine, alcohol and sleeping pills at their home in St John's Wood, north-west London on 3 January. At an inquest into her death last week, a coroner recorded a verdict of death by misadventure.
The presenter, who hosted 'SMart' and 'SMarteenies', was arrested on suspicion of murder and Class A drugs, but he was not charged.
An inquest heard last week that Miss Collins had taken cocaine, alcohol and sleeping pills before getting into a hot bath, where she was later found dead.
The cause of her death was given as cocaine toxicity and immersion in hot water.
Police are appealing for help in the search for Mr Speight and have said that the 42-year-old is in a 'vulnerable' state.
Scotland Yard have issued the following statement: "Mark Speight, of Norfolk Avenue, Enfield was last seen at 9.30am yesterday morning when he was dropped off at Wood Green station. He was due to meet a friend at 3.30pm in Covent Garden but did not arrive.
"Mark is approx 6ft tall, of slim build, with blond hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a brown suit, dark jeans and a brown flat cap."
Mr Speight had been staying with his fiancée's mother, Carmen, after being unable to go back to the flat the couple had shared.
He has since quit the programme 'SMart', attributing his decision to his 'tragic loss'.
(DS/KMcA)
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TV Presenter's Family Due To Identify Body
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20 May 2008
Inquest Into TV Presenter's Death
A full inquest into the death of children's TV presenter Mark Speight is being held today. Police spent six days searching for the children's personality when he was reported missing last month. A hearing at Westminster's Coroner's Court held in April heard that Mr Speight, 42, had left two suicide notes.
Inquest Into TV Presenter's Death
A full inquest into the death of children's TV presenter Mark Speight is being held today. Police spent six days searching for the children's personality when he was reported missing last month. A hearing at Westminster's Coroner's Court held in April heard that Mr Speight, 42, had left two suicide notes.
02 April 2008
'Death By Misaventure' Verdict in Actress Inquest
The inquest into the death of children's TV presenter Natasha Collins, has recorded a verdict of death by misadventure. The 31-year-old fiancée of TV presenter Mark Speight was found dead in the bath of their home in St Johns Wood, north west London, with 60 per cent hot water burns on her body on January 3 this year.
'Death By Misaventure' Verdict in Actress Inquest
The inquest into the death of children's TV presenter Natasha Collins, has recorded a verdict of death by misadventure. The 31-year-old fiancée of TV presenter Mark Speight was found dead in the bath of their home in St Johns Wood, north west London, with 60 per cent hot water burns on her body on January 3 this year.
16 April 2008
Presenter 'Left Suicide Notes'
TV presenter Mark Speight left two suicide notes, an inquest into his death has heard. The inquest at Westminster's Coroner's Court, which opened today, heard that a suicide note was found on the 42-year-old's body, which was found hanging in a building next to Paddington Railway Station on Sunday morning.
Presenter 'Left Suicide Notes'
TV presenter Mark Speight left two suicide notes, an inquest into his death has heard. The inquest at Westminster's Coroner's Court, which opened today, heard that a suicide note was found on the 42-year-old's body, which was found hanging in a building next to Paddington Railway Station on Sunday morning.
15 April 2008
Post Mortem Due On TV Presenter's Body
A post mortem is due to be carried out today on the body of TV presenter Mark Speight, who was found dead in Paddington Railway Station at the weekend. The 42-year-old had not been seen since April 7. He was found hanging on the roof of MacMillan House, a building next to Paddington Railway Station, on Sunday morning by Network Rail staff.
Post Mortem Due On TV Presenter's Body
A post mortem is due to be carried out today on the body of TV presenter Mark Speight, who was found dead in Paddington Railway Station at the weekend. The 42-year-old had not been seen since April 7. He was found hanging on the roof of MacMillan House, a building next to Paddington Railway Station, on Sunday morning by Network Rail staff.
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