A woman who was killed in a deliberate explosion at her home in Bristol died from 'penetrating blast injuries' to her chest and pelvis, an inquest has heard. The incident occurred at a property in the Bristol area, and police are still investigating the cause of the explosion.
The inquest, which took place at the Avon Coroners' Court, heard that the woman sustained severe injuries as a result of the blast. Her death has been ruled as a result of the penetrating blast injuries.
The Met Office had issued no weather warnings for the Bristol area on the day of the incident, but heavy rain had been forecast for the preceding days.
In England, the average temperature was around 12°C on the day of the incident, with wind speeds reaching up to 20mph in the Bristol area. In Wales, the temperature was slightly higher, at around 13°C, while in Scotland it was around 10°C. In Northern Ireland, the temperature was around 11°C.
Residents in the area were shocked by the incident, with many expressing their condolences to the family of the deceased.
The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation.