Noah Donohoe inquest: What we know after 'unprecedented' decision to adjourn proceedings

Need to know Noah Donohoe inquest: What we know after 'unprecedented' decision to adjourn proceedings The jury deliberated for almost 24 hours over three days but was unable to reach a unanimous verdict in the Belfast schoolboy's inquest 13:16, 03 Jul 2026 Updated 13:17, 03 Jul 2026 Fiona Donohoe and her son Noah Need to know: Inquest into Belfast schoolboy's death adjourned after jury fails to reach verdict The inquest into the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe has been adjourned in an "unprecedented" move after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. Mr Justice Rooney took the decision at Belfast Coroner's Court after the jury had deliberated for 24 hours over three days. They have been tasked with agreeing findings on 10 questions, including whether any errors made by police contributed to Noah's death. During a late night sitting that went on until 00.50 on Friday, it emerged that a number of jury members would not be available to continue deliberations. Mr Justice Rooney paid tribute to their dedication, saying they had "run out of time" to reach a unanimous verdict, adding "that is the problem". The inquest has been adjourned until all jurors are available again, potentially resuming in August or September. The judge warned jurors they remain in deliberations until the inquest resumes later in the year. Fourteen-year-old Noah's body was found in an underground water tunnel in north Belfast after being missing for six days in June 2020. A post-mortem examination concluded that the cause of Noah's death was drowning. The inquest started in January and has heard evidence from 76 witnesses, statements from 42 others, and involved extensive documentation including maps, video footage and expert reports. READ THE FULL STORY: Follow : X (Twitter) Instagram ‌