A pre-inquest review hearing was told that multiple Child Maintenance Service (CMS) staff may have failed to recognise or act on indications of suicidal thoughts expressed by Peter Racher before he was found dead at his home in Wymondham in November 2025.

Mr Racher's family believe his death was linked to financial pressures arising from his dealings with the CMS, which is administered by the Department for Work and Pensions.

At Norfolk Coroner's Court, concerns were raised that up to four members of staff may not have responded appropriately to indications that Mr Racher was at risk of taking his own life.

An inquest at Norfolk Coroner's Court will scrutinise Peter Racher's interactions with the Child Maintenance Service (Image: Newsquest)

The hearing was told the DWP's own investigation identified opportunities to recognise and respond to those........

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