Inquest begins for murder suspect shot dead in Holland (opens original article in a new tab)

An inquest has begun for Paul Parker, a Liverpool man suspected in a 2017 Amsterdam murder, who was shot dead in the Netherlands. The coroner noted he was involved in a weapon altercation, and the inquest was adjourned pending Dutch investigation.

• Paul Parker, 52, suspected in 2017 Amsterdam murder case, was shot dead in Netherlands on 1 June
• Inquest opened in Bootle Town Hall with coroner stating Parker was involved in weapon-related altercation
• Dutch authorities reported gunshot wound as provisional cause of death, with two men arrested in related incident