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Down Hall pool deaths: Komba Kpakiwa and Josephine Newahun named Down Hall pool deaths: Komba Kpakiwa and Josephine Newahun named
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An inquest has been opened into the deaths of two people found in the pool of an Essex hotel. Two people thought to have drowned in a hotel pool were seen alive just 15 minutes earlier, an inquest heard.
Komba Kpakiwa, 31, from Erith in Kent, and Josephine Newahun Foday, 22, from London, were found at the luxury Down Hall Country House Hotel in Hatfield Heath on Saturday.Komba Kpakiwa, 31, from Erith in Kent, and Josephine Newahun Foday, 22, from London, were found at the luxury Down Hall Country House Hotel in Hatfield Heath on Saturday.
An inquest into their deaths opened in Chelmsford was told Ms Foday was at the hotel to celebrate her birthday.An inquest into their deaths opened in Chelmsford was told Ms Foday was at the hotel to celebrate her birthday.
Mr Komba was also there for a birthday celebration, the inquest heard.Mr Komba was also there for a birthday celebration, the inquest heard.
Police said nobody else was involved in the deaths. Eleanor McGann, deputy coroner for Essex, opened and adjourned the inquest during a brief hearing.
The court heard the pair were found floating face down in the water at about 19:30 BST. Efforts to save them failed.
Consistent with drowning
Witnesses, including hotel guests, had seen them alive in swimming gear 15 minutes earlier, the hearing was told.
Essex Police said a provisional post-mortem examination found their deaths were consistent with drowning.
A police spokesman said the deaths were not being treated as suspicious.
Police are focusing on the relationship between the victims as part of their investigation.
Chris Falcus, manager of Down Hall Hotel, said: "We wish to reiterate our condolences to the friends and families of the lady and gentleman concerned.
"Both myself and the team at the hotel are deeply upset by what has happened."