A SALES and marketing manager has died after being found unconscious on the floor, an inquest opening has heard.

James Palmer, 40, was found dead at his home address in Oxford Road, Cowley, on January 2 this year by a neighbour.

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They entered his room at about 5.52pm after not receiving a response and found him lying on the floor.

A critical care paramedic from South Central Ambulance Service verified his death.

An inquest was opened into his death at Oxford Coroner’s Court on February 14 where it was heard the medical cause of his death has been provided as ‘acute alcohol toxicity’.

Senior coroner Darren Salter has scheduled a date for a full inquest to take place on May 30 at 2pm.