The cause of death of a man in Watlington has been confirmed by a coroner, an inquest has heard.

Scott Williams, 31, was found dead at his home address in Old Norse Road, Watlington on September 27 this year.

A South Central Ambulance Service paramedic verified his death at 5.42pm. It is unknown who alerted the emergency services.

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An inquest opening was held at Oxford Coroner’s Court on October 9. It was heard that he was not working at the time of his death due to ill-health.

After a post-mortem examination, his cause of death was provided to the inquest as ‘hanging’.

Coroner Nicholas Graham has set a date for a full inquest to take place at the same court on February 6 at 10am.

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