Schoolboy, 16, whose body was found in woodland died of 'asphyxiation', inquest hears
A schoolboy who was found dead in woodland after he was reported missing by his parents died of asphyxiation, an inquest opening heard today. Police discovered the body of 16-year-old Lucas Webb off Covet Lane near Canterbury, Kent at around 11.30am on December 13. Parents Colin and Alison had reported the sixth-form student missing after he was last seen at around 1.30pm the previous day. But today a brief inquest opening in Maidstone, Kent heard that Lucas, who lived in the sleepy village of Barham, died of asphyxiation. Assistant Coroner for North East Kent Joanne Andrews adjourned...
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