Bradley Cockel

PFD Report Historic (No Identified Response) Ref: 2014-0298
Date of Report 9 June 2014
Coroner Eleanor McGann
Coroner Area Essex
Response Deadline est. 4 August 2014
Coroner's Concerns (AI summary)
The drug involved, and several of its chemical compounds, were not fully controlled by legislation, leading to regulatory gaps and potential public health risks.
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(1) At the time of the death this drug was not controlled and not covered by any legislation.

(2) There are several other chemical compounds of this drug.

(3) (3) NBOMes are not currently controlled under the 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act, but as of June 2013 some, but not all of the compounds, were controlled for sale under a Temporary Banning order.
Sent To
  • The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs
Response Status
Linked responses 0 of 1
56-Day Deadline 4 Aug 2014
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Source: Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Report Sections
Investigation and Inquest
On 30th April 2013 I commenced an investigation into the death of Bradley Geoffrey Michael Cockel, who was 20 years of age. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 28th May 2014. The conclusion of the inquest was – Drug Overdose. The medical cause of death was 1a) 25B-NBOMe intoxication.
Circumstances of the Death
Bradley Geoffrey Michael Cockel of Beaufort Gardens, Braintree was found deceased on 27th April 2013 at Bramble Road Witham.
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