An inquest has opened into the death of a New Forest man who was found dead by the side of the road.
Daniel Waterman, 36, of Stonehills, Fawley, died on December 20, a court heard.
An inquest into Mr Waterman's death was opened at Winchester Coroners' Court on Wednesday, January 7, by area coroner Nicholas Walker.
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Mr Walker said that Mr Waterman "died near the footpath on Fawley Bypass" and that his body was identified by friends on December 20.
A post-mortem has been undertaken, and the preliminary cause of death has been given as hanging.
Mr Walker adjourned the inquest to November 5. It will be heard in full at Winchester Coroners' Court.
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