A Thorpe St Andrew man was found dead with shotgun injuries to his head, an inquest in Norwich heard today.

The body of Geoffrey Farrow, 61, of Spinney Road, was found at his home address by his sister, who is a nurse.

Senior coroner Jacqueline Lake said Mr Farrow was found lying on the floor with a gun underneath him and was pronounced dead on Thursday November 5.

The medical cause of death was given as multiple head injuries caused by a shotgun.

The hearing was adjourned for a full inquest on March 11, 2016.