Ukrainian refugee, 25, who came to Britain in wake of Putin's invasion took his own life in car after suffering crippling 'loneliness', inquest hears

Ukrainian refugee, 25, who came to Britain in wake of Putin’s invasion took his own life in car after suffering crippling ‘loneliness’, inquest hears

Published on: March 13, 2025

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By KATHERINE LAWTON

Published: 09:01 GMT, 13 March 2025 | Updated: 09:03 GMT, 13 March 2025

A Ukrainian refugee living and working in the UK took his own life in his car due to ‘loneliness’, an inquest has heard.

Oleksandr Cherednichenko, 25, moved to the UK in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine made it unsafe for him to stay there.

He spent time working as a postman in Newcastle before moving to Bowburn, in Durham, ChronicleLive reported.

Mr Cherednichenko was found dead on the B6295 on December 10, 2024, with a notebook inside the vehicle having the word ‘loneliness’ written inside it, Crook Coroners’ Court heard.

The young man’s mother, Olha Sedokova, attended court via video-link to hear the devastating words read out.

In a heartbreaking statement, Ms Sedokova said: ‘My son led a healthy lifestyle, and he had planned to live a long life. He was learning English, and wanted a British citizenship, and he also liked his job and was happy with his new car.

Oleksandr Cherednichenko, 25, (pictured) moved to the UK in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine made it unsafe for him to stay there

‘The last communication I had with him was on November 7 at 17.45pm. After that, my subsequent messages were left unread.’

The North East Ambulance Service and the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene where Mr Cherednichenko was discovered, a statement from Police Constable John Morris said.

A GoFundMe, set up by friend of the young man Sam Rees, raised more than £600 to help transport his body back to Ukraine to be with his family.

Jeremy Chipperfield, Senior Assistant Coroner for County Durham and Darlington, concluded that Oleksandr passed away as a result of suicide.

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Ukrainian refugee, 25, who came to Britain in wake of Putin’s invasion took his own life in car after suffering crippling ‘loneliness’, inquest hears

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Ukrainian refugee, 25, who came to Britain in wake of Putin’s invasion took his own life in car after suffering crippling ‘loneliness’, inquest hears

: Ukrainian refugee, 25, who came to Britain in wake of Putin’s invasion took his own life in car after suffering crippling ‘loneliness’, inquest hears

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Ukrainian refugee, 25, who came to Britain in wake of Putin’s invasion took his own life in car after suffering crippling ‘loneliness’, inquest hears