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The inquest into the death of a police officer who died after being struck by a car has been opened and adjourned.The inquest into the death of a police officer who died after being struck by a car has been opened and adjourned.
Liverpool Coroner's Court heard PC Dave Phillips, 34, suffered fatal chest injuries after a pick-up vehicle mounted a central reservation in Wallasey, Merseyside on 5 October.Liverpool Coroner's Court heard PC Dave Phillips, 34, suffered fatal chest injuries after a pick-up vehicle mounted a central reservation in Wallasey, Merseyside on 5 October.
His body has now been released so his family can organise his funeral.His body has now been released so his family can organise his funeral.
Liverpool and Wirral coroner André Rebello offered his deepest condolences to the family.Liverpool and Wirral coroner André Rebello offered his deepest condolences to the family.
He adjourned the inquest until continuing proceedings in the criminal courts are concluded.
A Home Office pathologist report gave the exact cause of death as shock and haemorrhage, due to transaction of the thoracic aorta, the court heard.
His widow Jennifer formally identified PC Phillips' body, the hearing was told, after the incident. No family were present at today's hearing.
Clayton Williams, 18, of Wallasey, has been charged with the murder of PC Phillips and Phillip Stuart, 30, of Oxton, was charged with aggravated unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle and burglary.Clayton Williams, 18, of Wallasey, has been charged with the murder of PC Phillips and Phillip Stuart, 30, of Oxton, was charged with aggravated unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle and burglary.
Both have been remanded in custody until 22 October.Both have been remanded in custody until 22 October.