for Devon, Plymouth and Torbay

Mark Colin GERDES – Inquest, no jury

03/02/2026

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Plymouth Coroner's Court
1 Derriford Park, Plymouth, PL6 5QZ

Age: 44

Date and place of death: 3rd January 2025 in Plymouth

Organiser: Mr Stephen Covell – Assistant Coroner

Contact us

The Coroner's office is situated, and can be reached by post, at:

County HallTopsham RoadExeterDevonEX2 4QD
The admin office is open 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Thursday and 9 am to 4 pm on Friday.
Coroner’s officers
Tel: 01392 497600

Administration
Email: coroner@devon.gov.uk
Tel: 01392 383636
Useful links
Medical examiners

There are three Medical Examiners offices covering Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.

Registration services

Your local registration service can provide helpful information during bereavement.
Coroners’ Court Support Service

The Coroners’ Courts Support Service provides support to people when they attend an inquest at a coroner’s court.

Download the Coroners’ Courts Support Service leaflet detailing information on attending an inquest.

Additional information about Coroners’ courts is available from the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary website.