Inquest reveals woman who died from head injuries was afraid of ex-partner.

During an inquest into her death, it was revealed that Elizabeth Britton, a woman who was found with fatal head injuries in her Pottsville home in northern New South Wales on October 10, 2020, was afraid of her ex-partner. Despite efforts to save her, Britton passed away in the hospital a few weeks later.

The inquest, which began today in Lismore, will investigate the potential involvement of two persons of interest in Britton's death, including her former partner, Anthony Siganto. It will also consider the possibility of an accident or fall causing her injuries. Luke Geary, a lawyer representing Britton's family, stated in court that she had reason to fear Siganto.

Just over a week before her death, there was an altercation between Siganto and one of Britton's neighbors, Guenther Puntingham. When the police arrived, Britton informed them that Siganto had threatened to kill her if she spoke to them. Britton's mother, Valerie, testified that her daughter believed Siganto was jealous of her relationship with Puntingham.

A witness is expected to testify at the inquest, claiming to have seen Britton and Siganto together the day before her fatal injuries. According to the witness, she saw Siganto pushing Britton on the balcony of his unit in Saganto, with her back to the railing and him shouting at her.

During the proceedings, Philip Hogan, the counsel assisting the court, mentioned that Britton had a history of substance abuse and was being treated for it with a daily dose of the synthetic opioid, OxyContin. He also acknowledged that Britton was a strong-willed person who lived by her own rules.

Once the inquest concludes, Deputy State Coroner Carmel Forbes will consider the possibility of recommending charges against any involved parties. In the meantime, support is available for those affected by sexual assault and domestic violence through the National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service.

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