THE CONCLUSION of a tribunal into possible misconduct surrounding the death of an autistic Oxford teenager has been delayed.

The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) has been examining the care of Connor Sparrowhawk by his doctor at Slade House, Headington.

The tribunal was due to conlcude today but due to a tribunal member being unwell it is behind schedule.

The MPTS said it is expecting a summary of the facts to be made today but decisions such as a whether a sanction is required will be made as part of the tribunal at a later date.

During the tribunal psychiatrist Dr Valerie Murphy has admitted a series of failings but denies misconduct.

Connor, who was 18, drowned after being left unsupervised in a bath at the unit on July 4, 2013.

Dr Murphy has admitted 30 separate failures over Connor's care, and today's hearing will make a conclusion on her fitness to practice.