Southampton man found unresponsive named as inquest opens

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An inquest has opened into the death of a Southampton who was found dead in a bedroom.

Daniel Richard Fry, 31, of Cobbett Road, died at an address in Spring Road on March 29, a court heard.

The inquest into his death was opened at Winchester Coroner's Court on Tuesday, June 16, by area coroner Jason Pegg.

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Mr Pegg said: "Mr Fry's mother went to the bedroom of her son to check on him; she believed he was asleep. His parents tried to rouse him and was unable to do so."

A post-mortem has been undertaken, returning a preliminary cause of death of multiple drug overdose.

Mr Fry's inquest has been adjourned to May 20, 2027.

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