Inquest Opens into Death of Christopher Sedgewick, Found Dead Above Romford Pizza Shop
An inquest has been formally opened into the death of Christopher Sedgewick, 39, who was found dead at his home above a pizza restaurant on Main Road, Romford, earlier this year.
Mr Sedgewick was discovered on 17 February, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan Police Service. However, senior east London coroner Graeme Irvine told a court hearing on Wednesday that “no sinister or criminal activity was detected.”
Cause of Death: Acute Alcohol Toxicity
While an initial post-mortem failed to establish a clear cause of death, police noted the presence of numerous empty alcohol bottles near the body. Toxicology tests were ordered, and months later, the results revealed the cause to be “acute alcohol toxicity”.
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