AN inquest opening heard that the Wood Farm ‘murder’ victim died as a result of blunt force trauma to the head and neck.

Phillip Breach, 59 of Bonar Road in Headington, died on Wednesday, November 30 at John Radcliffe Hospital after he was found in a ‘critical condition’ in a park in Wood Farm.

Detectives have charged a 43-year-old man, Liam Jones, of Abingdon Road, Oxford, with his murder.

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Coroner Darren Salter opened an inquest into Mr Breach’s death today (Wednesday, December 14) at Oxfordshire Coroner’s Court.

He said: “Thames Valley Police continue to investigate the circumstances of his death. Identification was made through fingerprint confirmation.

“Clearly there was a police investigation into the cause of Mr Breach’s death so for that reason there isn’t a full inquest date and that depends on the outcome of the criminal investigation.”

The inquest opening also heard that Mr Breach was single and was not working at the time of his death.

The children of Mr Breach have described him as ‘one in a billion’ man who would help anyone.

In a tribute, his children Daniella, Jordan, Tyler, Laylan and Stacey told the Oxford Mail: “You would never find another man like him. He was kind, so, so funny, and would help anyone.

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“He never judged anyone no matter if they were homeless, rich or poor; he didn't care. He was just the best.”

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This story was written by Gee Harland. She joined the team in 2022 as a senior multimedia reporter.

Gee covers Wallingford, Wantage and Didcot.

Get in touch with her by emailing: Gee.harland@newsquest.co.uk

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