An inquest has opened after a man who lived on the outskirts of Oxford was found dead at his home. 

Kevin Banks, of Baynhams Drive in Wolvercote, died on July 23 this year.

The inquest was opened by senior coroner Darren Salter at Oxford Coroner's Court on Wednesday, September 25. 

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The inquest heard that Mr Banks, 47, was found dead after a neighbour became concerned for his welfare.

He was identified by Melanie Clarkson, support forensic odonatologist of the defence dental identification team, at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington.

After a post-mortem, a cause of death was given as being unascertained. 

A full inquest will be held in Oxford on January 21 next year at noon.