The inquest into the death of a North Walsham man has opened.

Dean Piper died on January 30, 2017 at his home in Park Avenue, North Walsham.

Norfolk Coroner's Court heard this morning that 36-year-old Mr Piper, who was born in Luton, was found hanging and was declared dead at the scene.

The medical cause of death was recorded as hanging.

The inquest was adjourned to October 2, 2017, at Norfolk Coroner's Court in Norwich.