Inquest opens into death of Halifax teenage rugby star Harry Sykes

An inquest has opened into the death of a teenage rugby player who died during a tour to France with the Halifax Elite Rugby Academy.

By sarah fitton

Published 12th Apr 2022, 11:05 BST

Updated 12th Apr 2022, 11:08 BST

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Former Lightcliffe Academy pupil Harry Sykes, from Queensbury, drowned in a lake in Carcassonne in September 2018 whilst on tour with Halifax Elite Rugby Academy.

The 16-year-old had dreamt of becoming a professional rugby player.

The inquest opened at Bradford Coroner’s Court yesterday (Monday) and is scheduled to last for two weeks.

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