Lyndhurst man found hanging in his conservatory, inquest hears (Image: Newsquest.)
AN inquest has opened into the death of a Lyndhurst man who was found dead in his home.
Stephen Dennis Evans, 65, was found dead at his home in Emery Down on November 24, a court heard.
The inquest into his death was opened at Winchester Coroners' Court on Wednesday, December 4 by area coroner Jason Pegg.
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Mr Pegg said that Mr Evans was discovered in his conservatory by a friend after being unable to get in touch with him.
The preliminary cause of death has been given as hanging.
The inquest has been adjourned to take place at Winchester Coroners' Court on June 26 next year.
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