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Grammy winner Talay Riley's death caused by 'sharp force' trauma to torso, inquest heard

Mark Orabiyi, better known by his stage name Talay Riley, was pronounced dead with stab wounds in a London garden earlier this month as an inquest was opened into his death at East London Coroners Court

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Singer-songwriter Talay Riley's cause of death has been revealed (Image: Rob Latour/Shutterstock)

A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, who was found with stab wounds in an east London garden, died as a result of sharp force trauma to his torso, an inquest opening has heard.

Mark Orabiyi, known professionally as Talay Riley, was pronounced dead in the rear garden of a property in Rayleigh Road, Silvertown, at 9.49am on June 5, East London Coroners Court was told on Wednesday (June 17).

The 35-year-old artist, who collaborated with Craig David, Dua Lipa, Jessie J and Usher, was behind hits such as Khalids Young Dumb & Broke and Becky Hills Afterglow, which was certified triple platinum in the UK.

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Tributes to Riley were paid by some of the UK's biggest music stars(Image: Jabpromotions/Shutterstock)

A post-mortem examination concluded Orabiyi died of injuries sustained to either his chest or abdomen with a sharp pointed instrument.

Area coroner Nadia Persaud said she would not set any directions for the inquest as the police investigation into Orabiyis death is ongoing and she would suspend the inquest if charges are brought.

The Metropolitan Police arrested three people on suspicion of murder on June 5. A 27-year-old man has been released on bail pending further inquiries, while a 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were released with no further action after being questioned.

Ms Persaud said Orabiyis family, who are aware of the inquest opening, have been made interested persons, meaning they will be able to make submissions and question witnesses to a future inquest. She said she would set a review date for the inquest in three months.

Stormzy, Oritse Williams and Wretch 32 were among the artists who paid tributes to Orabiyi in the wake of his death.

[(FILES) British rapper Stormzy poses on the red carpet upon arrival for the special screening of the movie "NOPE" at the Odeon Leicester Square cinema, in central London, on July 28, 2022. Rapper Stormzy is deprived of his driving license for 9 months, after being sentenced Thursday, January 2, by British courts for making a phone call while driving his Rolls-Royce in London in March 2024. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP) (Photo by CARLOS JASSO/AFP via Getty Images)]

Stormzy was one of the high-profile artists to pay tribute (Image: AFP via Getty Images)

His brother Michael Orabiyi, better known as record producer and songwriter Scribz Riley, wrote on Instagram: My heart is shattered! This doesnt feel real. It feels like a bad dream.

Stormzy commented on the post: Im sorry bro, while JLS star Williams wrote: Sending you and your family strength and prayers in Jesus name my brother.

British rapper Wretch 32 said: Sending love to you & your family bro. Your brother was a gem & will be missed & never forgotten, Never! RIP.

Sugababes star Keisha Buchanan wrote: Sending my condolences and prayers, so very sorry.

Orabiyi worked on hits including The Chainsmokers Who Do You Love, HERs Lights On, Flos Walk Like This, and Kehlanis Out The Window.

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