Chandler's Ford man cause of death unassertained as inquest opens

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An inquest has opened into the death of a Chandler's Ford man who was found dead at his home.

Christopher Frances Hartley, 35, of Brownhill Road, died at his home on December 26, a court heard.

The inquest into his death was opened at Winchester Coroner's Court on Tuesday, February 3, by area coroner Nicholas Walker.

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Mr Walker said: "Police attended the home address after receiving calls from family about his welfare. He was found dead in the flat."

A post-mortem was carried out by Dr Hayley Burnley on January 5, which could not establish a cause of death.

The inquest has been adjourned to October 28.

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