An inquest has opened into the death of an Oxford man whose roommates were concerned about his welfare.

Damian Cleary, 45, was found dead in his room in Long Lane, Oxford on July 30 this year after his roommates became concerned about his welfare.

They contacted the ambulance who did a welfare check and found the divorced male deceased in his room. Police verified his death at 11.42pm.

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An inquest opening at Oxford Coroner’s Court on Thursday (September 12) heard that a post-mortem examination was carried out.

However, his medical cause of death is currently unascertained.

Coroner Nicholas Graham set a date for a full inquest to take place at the same court later in the month.