An inquest has opened into the death of a man found dead in his home.

Gregory Edwards, 36, of Cinnamon Court, Hill Lane, Southampton, was found dead in his property on October 31, an inquest heard.

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The inquest was opened by area coroner Nicholas Walker at Winchester Coroners' Court on Tuesday, November 12.

The preliminary cause of death has been given as hanging.

The full inquest will be held in Winchester on September 1 next year.