A HAMPSHIRE man died after he got trapped under the foot rest of his electric armchair.

Edward Leonard Stainer, 93, died at home in Hilary Road, Basingstoke, on November 16 an inquest heard today in Winchester.

Mr Stainer was identified by his grandson David Clarke.

Jason Pegg, area coroner, said the preliminary cause of death was asphyxia and neck entrapment under the foot rest of his electric armchair and heart disease.

Mr Pegg adjourned the inquest until June 23.