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Woolmer death inquest postponed

The inquest into the death of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer, which was scheduled to start on Monday, has been postponed due to "recent and significant developments" in the case.

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  • Published: 23:38 May 3, 2009
  • Gulf News

  • Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer was murdered in his Kingston hotel room on March 18.
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Kingston, Jamaica: The inquest into the death of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer at the World Cup, which was scheduled to start on Monday, has been postponed due to "recent and significant developments" in the case.

The Jamaican Justice Ministry said in a statement issued late on Thursday, "The coroner has been advised that there are recent and significant developments concerning the death of Mr. Robert Woolmer.

"The coroner wishes that these new and significant developments be pursued with the utmost urgency, taking into account that the officer in charge has advised that these new developments are critical to the progress and the eventual results of the investigations themselves.

"If it becomes necessary for an inquest to be held after the new and material developments have been investigated, then another date for the holding of the inquest will be appointed."

It has been reported that the deadly substance aconite had been found in toxicology samples from Woolmer's body, leading to many sources claiming that he was poisoned.

Woolmer was found lifeless in his Kingston hotel room on March 18, a day after his team crashed out of the tournament, and was later pronounced dead in hospital.

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