Source · Prevention of Future Deaths

Natasha Hill

Ref: 2026-0308 Date: 1 May 2026 Coroner: Julian Morris Area: Inner South London Responses identified: 4 / 3 View PDF

Response deadline: 9 October 2026 (estimated).

Date 1 May 2026
56-day deadline 9 Oct 2026 est.
Responses identified 4 of 3

Coroner's concerns

Coroner’s Concerns (extracted summary)
· Anyone requiring/ needing/suffering o Safeguarding o Domestic violence o Controlling/ coercive behaviour And incurring the consequential risks, as a teenager approaching 18 should be formally reviewed by an adult safeguarding team ad the independent reviewing officer. · Thought should be given to creating a young person’s team covering the transition from under 18 (MACE)...
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·     Anyone requiring/ needing/suffering o  Safeguarding o  Domestic violence o  Controlling/ coercive behaviour            And incurring the consequential risks, as a teenager approaching 18 should be formally reviewed by an adult safeguarding team ad the independent reviewing officer. ·     Thought should be given to creating a young person’s team covering the transition from under 18 (MACE) to adult safeguarding teams e.g. For the period 18-22. ·     Thought should be given to the creation of a young person’s protection by way of creation of an extension to the CAWN for the young person, against the adult creating that safeguarding risk e.g. young person’s abuse warning notice. ·     The creation of one single national policy for policing and child sexual exploitation following the groundwork laid down by Operation Hydrant and local Forces. ·     Re safeguarding offender management, the use of VOO’s and the creation of POETs/ DAPST and RMUs: Consideration should be given to the creation of one set of criteria with one name whose role it is to cover and create a central guidance. ·     To consider the wider dissemination of existing local protocols nationally, for example the London Exploitation Protocol. ·     The provision of guidance in respect of missing persons/ runaways and the return to home interviews to assist the actions of the police and local councils.

Responses

4 respondents
Home Office Central Government
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National Police Chiefs Council Central Government
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National Police Chiefs' Council Central Government
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Department for Education Central Government
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Report sections

Investigation and inquest
On 3.10.2022 the decision to resume an inquest into the death of Natasha Hill (aged 18) was made following her death on 15.4.2018 and the subsequent conviction of her killer. The investigation ended at the conclusion of the inquest on 2 February 2026.

Medical cause of death: 1a Head Injury

Conclusion of the jury as to the death: The conclusion was that Natasha Hill was unlawfully killed by her abuser while at his residence in South East London.
Circumstances of the death
Natasha remained in care from a young age ( as a looked after child) and then transitioned to being a former relevant child from the age of 18 until her death. In December 2016, having moved to semi-independent living she was struggling to cope; she self-harmed and misused alcohol and drugs. During this time she began to be groomed by an older man. In April 2017 she was set on a pathway for child sexual exploitation. A CAWN was issued against her abuser. She was assessed as at high risk. Over the following months Natasha went missing for periods of time, her abuser fell out of touch with his probation officer. She had signs of abuse across multiple police jurisdictions. Once she turned 18 (24.1.2018) the CAWN automatically lapsed and she was discharged from MACE but with no vulnerable adult action plan in place. Within a week of turning 18 she moved in with her abuser. Natasha had on-going, regular injuries; the level of violence increasing post Natasha  turning 18, requiring hospital treatment. The police tried to locate her abuser. He could not be found. Natasha was pronounced dead at his home address in the early hours of 15.4.2018.
Action should be taken
In my opinion unless action is taken to address the above concerns then there is a significant risk of future deaths and I believe each of you have the power to take such action.
Copies sent to
I can confirm I have sent the report to2. Counsel for Basildon HospitalMid and South Esses NHS Foundation Trust3.NPS4.Basildon Hospital5. MET Police6. Matthew Gold Solicitor for NOK7. Essex Police8. CRC9. Essex County Council

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Reference
2026-0308
Date of report
1 May 2026
Coroner
Julian Morris
Coroner area
Inner South London

Responses identified

Responses identified 4 of 3
All listed responses identified

Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 9 Oct 2026 (estimated).

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