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Footballer's Death: Inquest Warned of Long Process
16 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Footballer Billy Vigar died aged 21 after a match collision.
- Inquest into Vigar's death will not be a short process.
- Player safety concerns over pitch-side concrete walls raised.
The inquest into the death of footballer Billy Vigar, aged 21, is expected to be a lengthy proceeding, Senior Coroner Andrew Walker warned. Vigar tragically died five days after a collision with a concrete wall during a match at Wingate & Finchley FC in London.
Investigations are actively underway by the Metropolitan Police and Barnet Council. The coroner specifically requested the police examine the precise nature of the contact between the players involved. The council's environmental health team is reviewing health and safety breaches, noting the concrete wall has since been removed.
The Professional Footballers' Association is also investigating, highlighting concerns about concrete walls around pitches as a significant player safety issue. The process is anticipated to take several weeks, pending further information from the Football Association.
