A HAMPSHIRE man died of a shotgun wound on a farm track near Broughton, a court heard.
The body of Robert Merrick, of Hazelwood Farm, Newtown Road, Awbridge was found on November 19.
An inquest into the death of the 79-year-old was opened yesterday in Winchester and adjourned until February 2 next year
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