An inquest has opened into the death of a Ringwood man who went missing earlier this year.
Torsten James Silcock, 48, of Gravel Lane, Ringwood, was found dead at Little Linford Bottom Enclosure in Poulner on April 10, a court heard.
The inquest into his death was opened at Winchester Coroner's Court on Thursday, July 30, by area coroner Jason Pegg.
Mr Pegg said: "There was a search for Mr Silcock. He was found in the enclosure."
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A post-mortem has been undertaken, with a preliminary cause of death being given as cocaine toxicity.
The full inquest has been adjourned to May 26, 2027, when it will be heard at Winchester Coroner's Court.
As previously reported, Mr Silcock was last seen at approximately 2.30pm on Saturday, April 4 in Ringwood.
Police launched a search, with his body being found on April 11.
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