AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a man who died at a retirement housing complex.
Mark James Cook, 49, of Portelet House, Boniface Crescent, Southampton, died at his home address on August 3, 2025.
The inquest into his death was opened at Winchester Coroner's Court on Wednesday, January 14, by senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson.
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Mr Wilkinson said: "On August 3, police and ambulance crews were called to his home address following concerns for his welfare.
"Entry was forced to the property, and he was found dead inside."
A post-mortem has been performed, with the preliminary cause of death being given as ketoacidosis. Mr Wilkinson said that the pathologist also noted signs of alcohol abuse, as well as high levels of tramadol.
Mr Wilkinson adjourned the inquest to July 27, 2026. It will be heard in Winchester.
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