Burnley man (61) found hanged

A Burnley man who had suffered with depression for the last three years has been found hanged at his home.

Mr Derek Hargreaves (61) was discovered by his daughter at his home in Como Avenue, South West Burnley, on June 7th.

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An inquest, opened by East Lancashire Coroner Mr Richard Taylor, heard Mr Hargreaves had suffered with depression due to ill health for the last three years.

He adjourned the inquest to October 4th.

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