A man 'murdered' his former partner a short time after she put on Facebook that she was in a relationship with another man – before taking his own life, an inquest has heard. Regan Tierney was killed by her ex-boyfriend Daniel Patten at her home on Manchester Road, Walkden, in June 2019. An inquest into the death of the 27-year-old is taking place at the Bolton Coroners Court.
Interested parties at the case , which is to be determined by a jury, include Greater Manchester Police, Salford Council and the Northern Care Alliance. The inquest heard from Shannon Tierney, the sister of Regan, who spoke of her heartbreak at the loss and revealed a long history of disturbing incidents in her relationship with Patten. She wore a T-shirt to court with a picture of Regan printed on it.
In a statement read out by Coroner Peter Sigee, she stated: “My sister was murdered 5 June 2019 at her home address on Manchester Road, Walkden." She told the hearing: "I would be better off without a hand or leg than without my sister. “It is like I am missing a limb, I am missing my best friend.
“She was not listened to, it was fatal.” The inquest was told her sister had been in an “on and off” relationship with Mr Patten and they had two children together. Read more: Inquest opens into death of teen at raceway Read more: Bolton dad died aged 48 after struggles with health Read more: Update after death of man at restaurant fire The court heard he had received a suspended sentence for an at.
