Inquest into death of man who died in Rotherham explosion set to open today
Police said that there was “no evidence of a crime”
An inquest into the death of a man who died in an explosion will open today.
Rory Costello, who was also known as Rory Conway, died on Tuesday, September 29, after reports of an explosion near to Clifton Park in Rotherham.
The 60-year-old, of Park Mount, died in the incident which police have previously described as a “household accident”.
Today (October 12), an inquest is set to open at Doncaster Coroner’s Court where more details of the circumstances leading up to his death may be disclosed as investigations continue.
South Yorkshire Police confirmed at the time that “no evidence of a crime” was uncovered.
In a statement on Wednesday, September 30, the force added: “There is no risk to the wider public and we are continuing to carry out enquiries to fully understand the circumstances of this tragic incident.”