The nurse tricked by a radio prank call was found hanging from a wardrobe by a scarf, an inquest has heard.
Jacintha Saldanha died days after falling victim to the hoax that targeted the hospital where the Duchess of Cambridge was being treated.
The opening of her inquest at Westminster Coroner’s Court heard injuries were found on the nurse’s wrists – and that she had also left three notes.
Two were found in her room at London’s King Edward VII hospital and another was among her possessions.
The inquest was told police were exploring emails and texts sent by the 46-year-old, who was discovered in her nurses’ quarters by a colleague and a security guard on Friday.
Officers are also interviewing Ms Saldanha’s friends and family, and staff at the Australian radio station responsible for the prank.
Detective Chief Inspector James Harman said: “On Friday December 7 Jacintha Saldanha was found by a colleague and a member of security staff. Sadly she was found hanging.
“There was also injuries to her wrist. The London Ambulance Service was called to the scene. At this time there are no suspicious circumstances.”
The inquest came as pressure mounted on bosses at the radio station to name the executives responsible for airing the hoax.
Australia’s independent media watchdog, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), has had 2,500 complaints from around the world over the 2Day FM segment.
ACMA has announced a rare fast-track investigation into the prank, which saw Ms Saldanha put two radio hosts through to a fellow nurse who unwittingly revealed details about Kate’s treatment.
DJs Mel Greig and Michael Christian impersonated the Queen and Prince Charles, with the “monarch” making enquiries about her “granddaughter”.
Australia’s radio broadcasting code stipulates that it is a breach to record a person in conversation, and also air it, without their knowledge.
The radio station insists it did not break the law and says it tried to contact the hospital on five separate occasions. The hospital disputes any contact was ever sought.
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