Unanswered questions remain over spy's death
Whatever the coroner's verdict today at the inquest into the death of MI6 spy Gareth Williams, many questions will remain unanswered.
Inquest into spy death in Pimlico
Last day of the inquest into the death of Gareth Williams
Experts say spy may have locked himself in bag
Experts can't rule out the possibility that the MI6 spy found dead in a bag, locked himself in unaided, before dying.
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Coroner: 'Unlikely Gareth got into bag alone'
by Jon Clements - Crime CorrespondentThe coroner says it is "highly unlikely" Gareth got into the red bag alone in the bath - there should have been foot and fingerprints in the vicinity.
Coroner reveals extent of police probe into spy's death
Coroner Dr Fiona Wilcox revealed the extent of the police investigation into the death of MI6 agent Gareth Williams, while delivering a narrative verdict.
Police interviewed more than 200 witnesses.
110 CCTV clips were collected.
300 house to house inquiries were conducted.
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Coroner: 'Keys to bag found under Gareth's body'
During the narrative verdict, Coroner Dr Fiona Wilcox says two keys to the padlock were found under Gareth's body, two others were locked in a cash box
She adds it is "highly significant" none of Gareth's fingerprints were found on the tiles or the shower screen near the bag.
Coroner: 'Gareth looked peaceful in the holdall'
by Jon Clements - Crime CorrespondentCoroner Dr Fiona Wilcox says Gareth looked "peaceful" in the bag, which was undamaged and he seems not to have tried to get out.
Coroner: 'Many agencies fell short in this case'
The Coroner says "many agencies" fell short of the required standard in handling of this case - police, MI6, LGC forensics and the Coroner's office.
Coroner: 'Theory spy killed is a legitimate line of inquiry'
by Jon Clements - Crime CorrespondentCoroner Dr Fiona Wilcox says there is no evidence Gareth Williams was killed by an MI6 colleague but it remains a legitimate line of inquiry.
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Coroner: 'Lack of MI6 statements affected evidence quality'
by Jon Clements - Crime CorrespondentDr Fiona Wilcox notes she was receiving evidence from MI6 during the inquest, despite its claim to have handed over all relevant material already.
She adds the lack of signed statements from MI6 staff affected the quality of evidence heard at the inquest
Coroner: 'No tampering of evidence at spy death scene'
by Jon Clements - Crime CorrespondentDuring her narrative verdict, the Coroner says she's happy there was no tampering of evidence at the scene by MI6 or counter terror officers.
Coroner: 'Unlikely spy death will ever be explained'
by Jon Clements - Crime CorrespondentCoroner Dr Fiona Wilcox says despite a police inquiry, involving counter terrorism and an inquest, most questions about Gareth Williams' death remain unanswered.
She says: "It is my view that it's unlikely this death will ever be fully explained."
Coroner delivers narrative verdict at spy death inquest
Coroner Dr Fiona Wilcox has begun to deliver a narrative verdict at the end of the inquest into the death of MI6 agent Gareth Williams. Dr Wilcox will outline facts and conclusions and comment on some of the evidence.
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