The cause of death of a builder from Chinnor has been confirmed by a coroner, an inquest has heard.  

Jason Conder, 34, was found dead in a field behind his home address in Braken Road, Chinnor on September 21 this year.

A paramedic from South Central Ambulance Service confirmed his death at 1.15pm, it was heard there were no life-saving opportunities.

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An inquest opening was held at Oxford Coroner’s Court on October 9.

The court heard that a post-mortem examination was carried out and his cause of death has been given as hanging. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently unknown. 

Coroner Nicholas Graham has set a date for a full inquest to take place at the same court on February 2 at 10am.

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