Douglas cobbler died from acute alcohol intoxication

 

Yesterday the inquest into his death was opened at Douglas Courthouse. 

 

The court heard he was found lying on the stairs with a head injury - the post mortem concluded the cause of death as acute alcoholic intoxication. 

 

Coroner of Inquests John Needham released the body so that funeral arrangements can take place - the inquest has been adjourned to a date to be fixed.