Inquest opens into mysterious death of Fareham man found dead in his home (Image: Newsquest.)
AN inquest has opened into the death of a man who was found deceased in his house.
Graham Richard Stevens, 77, of Hill Road, was found dead in his property on September 24.
The inquest into his death was opened at Winchester Coroners' Court on Monday, October 7 by senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson.
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Mr Wilkinson said that Mr Stevens was found after emergency services were made aware of concerns for his welfare, with an ambulance responder discovering Mr Stevens dead at his property.
The preliminary cause of death is yet to be ascertained.
Mr Wilkinson adjourned the inquest to take place at Portsmouth Coroners' Court on August 12 next year.
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