Chesterfield woman died after taking drugs, inquest hears

The death of a Chesterfield woman was drug-related, a coroner has ruled.
By Michael Broomhead
Published 20th Nov 2019, 15:14 BST
Updated 20th Nov 2019, 15:29 BST
The inquest took place in Chesterfield on Tuesday.The inquest took place in Chesterfield on Tuesday.
The inquest took place in Chesterfield on Tuesday.

Samantha Beresford, of Sheffield Road, died at a property on Lee Road, Chesterfield, on January 26.

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The 39-year-old’s inquest took place at Chesterfield coroners’ court on Tuesday.

Coroner Emma Serrano, who is assistant coroner for Derbyshire, said: “She died from the effects of taking heroin.”

She also had mental health issues, Ms Serrano added.

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