'Devoted Dad' and Labour Politician Found Dead at Home Inquest Hears - Liverpool Echo
The inquest into Hefin David's death, found on August 12, remains open with cause unascertained pending toxicology results, and is scheduled for April 7, 2026.
- On Tuesday, an inquest opened at Gwent Coroner's Court in Newport after Hefin David was found hanged at his home in Cae'r Gelynnen on August 12.
- Area coroner Rose Farmer said the cause of death is 'unascertained' with toxicology results pending, and police were called to a medical emergency at 6.55pm on August 12 when paramedics attended.
- Identified at the scene by his sister, Mr David's family issued a statement earlier this month asking for privacy and honoring his roles as a public servant and family man.
- Area coroner Rose Farmer adjourned the inquest until April 7 next year, while Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called Hefin David a powerful voice for the people of Wales.
- He had served as Member of the Senedd for Caerphilly since 2016 and was a familiar local figure, with his political career beginning in March 2007 as a councillor for St Cattwg ward, campaigning on education, small firms, and estate management.
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Welsh Labour politician found dead at home, inquest opening hears
Hefin Wyn David, 47, was found dead at his home in Caerphilly.
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