Southampton man found dead at home named as inquest opens
Paul Hayes, 54, of Hollyoak Court, died at his home on January 30, a court heard.
The inquest into his death was opened at Winchester Coroner's Court on Tuesday, March 31, by senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson.
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Mr Wilkinson said: "Hampshire Police attended Mr Hayes' home following concerns for his safety being raised. He was found dead in the property."
A post-mortem has been undertaken by Dr Eleanor James, who gave the preliminary cause of death as acute cardiac failure and synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist use.
Mr Wilkinson adjourned the inquest. It will be heard in full at Winchester Coroner's Court on February 15.
