Woman found dead during eviction at East Ham home
An inquest has opened into the death of Beana Khan, 45, who was discovered by her landlord and bailiffs.
Incident → evidence → outcomeA woman was found dead at her East Ham address on August 21, 2026, when her landlord and bailiffs entered the property to carry out an eviction. Beana Khan, 45, was discovered deceased at her home on Katherine Road. An inquest into her death was opened at East London Coroner’s Court in Walthamstow on September 2, 2026.
Eviction proceedings led to discovery
Coroner’s officer Jean Smyth informed the court that the landlord had initiated eviction proceedings. The landlord entered the property with a locksmith and bailiffs on the day Ms Khan was found. Police conducted a search of the address but reported finding nothing suspicious.
The cause of Ms Khan's death is currently unascertained. A full inquest hearing will be scheduled at a later date.
Questions this report answers
01When and where was Beana Khan found?
Beana Khan, aged 45, was found deceased at her home on Katherine Road in East Ham on August 21, 2026.
02How was Beana Khan's death discovered?
Her death was discovered when her landlord, accompanied by bailiffs and a locksmith, entered the property to carry out eviction proceedings on August 21, 2026.
03What is the cause of death for Beana Khan?
The cause of death for Beana Khan is currently unascertained. Police conducted a search of the property but found nothing suspicious.
04What happens next regarding Beana Khan's death?
An inquest into Ms Khan's death was opened at East London Coroner’s Court on September 2, 2026. A full inquest hearing will take place at a later date.
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