Young man found hanged in woods, inquest hears

An inquest has opened into the death of a young man who was found hanged in woods.

Christopher Hedworth, 23, of Portland Road, Nether Langwith, was found on May 26 this year in woods in Welbeck, near Worksop, Nottinghamshire.

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Chesterfield Coroner's Court.

The Steel worker was pronounced dead at 6.40pm, an inquest held today at Chesterfield Coroner's Court heard.

Assistant coroner for Derbyshire, Emma Serrano, said a full inquest could not be held yet as she did not have all of the information including background into his mental health.

A review will take place on August 22 before a date for the full inquest is set.

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