Inquest into death of Gareth Roberts adjourned at family’s request

Mr Roberts, 36, was taken to Royal Preston Hospital on Saturday, January 13, 2018 with serious head injuries, but later died.

At the time police arrested a man, 37, and a woman, 36, on suspicion of murder but later released both with no further action.

A post-mortem examination established the cause of Mr Roberts’ death as traumatic head, face and neck injuries.

Mr Roberts' inquest was due to take place at Preston Coroner's Court this morning but the date was pushed back to July 19.