Inquest into the death of Leonard Farruku opens

15 September 2025

The inquest into the death of Leonard Farruku, which occurred onboard the Bibby Stockholm Barge in Portland, on 12th December 2023, opens today. The Bibby Stockholm Barge was used to house asylum seekers pending their applications to remain in the UK.

The Inquest is due to be heard over a period of approximately four weeks.

Samantha Leek KC is instructed on behalf of Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd.

Francesca Whitelaw KC and Lissy Verrall-Withers are instructed on behalf of Clearsprings Ready Homes Ltd.

Mark Thomas is instructed on behalf of Devon and Cornwall Police.


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Samantha Leek KC

Call 1993 | Silk 2012

Francesca Whitelaw KC

Call 2003 | Silk 2023

Mark Thomas

Call 2006

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