The family of a mother-of-three who died in police custody today told of their frustrating two-year wait for an inquest.

Sharon Batey, 41, an alcoholic, died of acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome on July 8, 2008, after collapsing in a cell at Trafalgar House police station in Bradford.

Mrs Batey had been arrested the previous day at her home in Browning Street, Barkerend, Bradford, for allegedly being drunk in charge of a child.

Relatives have questioned the care she received from health professionals during her time in custody and the West Yorkshire Coroner commissioned a report from an independent expert.

But Mrs Batey’s family, including her widower Ian, are still waiting to hear when an inquest will take place.

A spokesman for Bradford Coroner’s Office told the Telegraph & Argus that no date had yet been fixed and it was likely to be towards the end of the year.

Mrs Batey’s sister Yvonne Watson said: “We can’t believe it is now two years since Sharon died. We can’t really have closure until we get the answers to our questions. We are living in limbo and are still angry about what happened.

“We believe Sharon was neglected or she would still be alive today. The professionals were aware of her condition and should have done more.

“These types of cases may take longer than others to resolve. But to be waiting more than two years for an inquest seems a bit much. I don’t know why it has taken so long.

“But our fight for justice will continue.”

Members of the family marked the second anniversary of Mrs Batey’s death by paying their respects at her resting place at Bowling Cemetery.

“She is still greatly missed and always will be,” Mrs Watson said.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission carried out an investigation into Mrs Batey’s death and reported to the Coroner. The findings will not be revealed until the inquest has been held.