Open verdict on student's death

London - An inquest jury yesterday returned an open verdict into the death of Asian student Mr Ricky Reel

London - An inquest jury yesterday returned an open verdict into the death of Asian student Mr Ricky Reel. The body of Mr Reel (20) of West Drayton, west London, was pulled from the River Thames on October 21st, 1997, one week after he disappeared after a night out with friends.

Police believe there is an "abundance of compelling evidence" to suggest that his death was accidental.

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