THE inquest of a young couple who died in a house fire is set to take place in April.

Tazmin Pugh, 18, and boyfriend Josh Kirk, 21, were killed in a fire at a house on the A44 in Cotheridge on October 28, last year.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service later concluded that the fatal fire was accidental after an extension cable overheated.

The couple could not be saved despite 30 firefighters and officers being sent to fight the blaze.

The joint inquest is set for April 23 at Worcestershire Coroners Court in Stourport and is scheduled to last one day.

The hearing will be overseen by coroner David Reid from 10am.

GB swimmer Miss Pugh returned from the Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa with six gold medals in 2015.

Following that victory, she enrolled in British Swimming’s world-class programme on podium potential level before setting a new British Junior Record in the 100 Fly in December that year.

Dad Ian Pugh said his daughter stopped swimming after a wrist injury forced her to use her legs more which led to an ankle injury.

Miss Pugh was a former pupil at Bowbrook House School, Abbey Park Middle School and Pershore High School. Mr Kirk had attended The Chantry High School in Martley and was described as a talented pianist and “soul of the party” by a friend.