Leia Sampson-Grimbly

I am Mr Andrew Walker, senior coroner, for the coroner area of Northern London

On the 11th November 2024 I commenced an investigation into the death of, Leia Dorothy Pandora Sampson-Grimbly aged 17. The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 3rd June 2025. The conclusion of the inquest was A consequence of injuries suffered having jumped from a bridge into the water below. The medical cause of death was 1a Massive blood loss, 1b Internal Organ Injuries, 1c Trauma

Leia was 17 years old at the time she died a beautiful person inside and out, complex, kind, fair, intelligent, determined, dedicated and talented with a great future ahead of her and greatly loved by all who knew her. Having to battle with changes to her body without receiving the necessary preventative treatment together with the many hurdles and setbacks gradually eroded her belief that she would succeed and everything would be alright. In time this was replaced with increasing thoughts that it could not be fixed and all hope began to fade. Leia reported intermittent low mood in 2024 which may have been a sign of a more serious underlying depressive illness and gender dysphoria which itself can contribute to low mood and be a symptom of a more serious mental health condition. The waiting lists for treatment were far too long and the circumstances therefore led to Leia being without treatment. Leia experienced hostility from certain sections of the community and links on social media inciting those like Leia to suicide. There are multiple factors that led Leia to the point on the 6 th November 2024 where she jumped from London Bridge into the Thames. Leia was taken to hospital where despite treatment she died later the same day.

During the course of the inquest the evidence revealed matters giving rise to concern. In my opinion there is a risk that future deaths could occur unless action is taken. In the circumstances it is my statutory duty to report to you. The MATTERS OF CONCERN are as follows. – Waiting lists are far too long for first appointment at a Gender Dysphoria clinic.

In my opinion action should be taken to prevent future deaths and I believe you [AND/OR your organisation] have the power to take such action.