The inquest was opened yesterday into the sudden death of a teacher.

Oxford Academy assistant headteacher Nina Von Eichstorff, pictured, was found dead at her home by friends in Southfield Road, East Oxford, on Saturday, March 28.

Assistant coroner for Oxfordshire Alison Thompson said the 51-year-old had made dinner plans with friends that night but never turned up, prompting them to go to her home.

It is believed she may have had an epileptic fit. The full inquest is on Tuesday, July 14.