Coroner Joanne Kearsley begins the Verdict hearing by stating that the ruling will be a lengthy one, will take around a hour and a half. She begins by acknowledging Zamzam Ture, Shukri Abdi's mother is in the courtroom #JusticeForShukriAbdi
Lays out statutory parameters of Inquest. "An Inquest is a limited fact finding inquiry."
She has accepted evidence from Shukri's family, Children 1 - 4, GMP, Fire Service and others. The court has reviewed footage, CCTV, and videos from the phone of one of the children
She acknowledges Zamzam Ture was not provided with a satisfactory translator in the first instance.
She outlines Shukri's birth at a refugee camp in Kenya. She moved to the UK completing 5 months in primary school before moving into secondary school.
Shukri was a "joy to have in class". Shukri was remembered a smiley happy girl by her peers.
Zamzam, Shukri's Mum said prior to June 2019, Shukri has never been to a river. She could not swim.
On the 27th June, Shukri had been in school all day. Coroner states there is a discrepency between accounts of who invited Shukri.