A police investigation into the death of a woman in Builth Wells concluded that there were no suspicious circumstances, an inquest has heard.

Katie Louise Evans was found with severe injuries in a garden near the flat where she lived on December 3, 2021.

The 38-year-old was pronounced dead by emergency service crews at the property in Castle Street, Builth Wells.

What happens at an inquest and what can the press report?

Reporting on inquests is one of the most difficult jobs faced by any journalist, but there are important reasons why local newspapers attend coroner’s court hearings and report on proceedings.

Here we will try and answer some of your questions about what will happen, what can be reported and why.

An inquest at Welshpool Town Hall on Thursday (May 19) concluded that Ms Evans' death was the result of suicide.

A toxicology report found that there was no significant amount of alcohol or drugs that would have clouded her decision that day.

Senior Coroner Graeme Hughes offered his condolences to Ms Evans' partner, family and friends.

Helplines

If you would like any help with bereavement, loss or mental wellbeing, here are some helpline numbers

You can call the Samaritans on 116 123

Papyrus Hopeline on 0800 068 4141

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) on 0800 58 58 58

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) 0300 111 5065 uksobs.org