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Alexia Walenkaki’s inquest adjourned until January 2017

The inquest into the death of five-year old Alexia Walenkaki, has been adjourned until 16 January 2017, while the police continue with their enquiries.

Alexia died on 17 July 2015 at the Royal London Hospital, following an incident at Mile End Park.

The circumstances surrounding Alexia’s death appear to involve a piece of wood, which formed part of a piece of playground equipment, falling and striking Alexia on the head.

The inquest will re-open on 16 January 2017. The hearing is listed for seven days at St Pancras Coroner’s Court.

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