A section of the woods was cordoned off following the discovery, at 12.23pm, by officers from Norfolk Police.

They had been searching for the retail worker, of Mill Lane, Bacton, after he had been reported missing.

A heavy police presence was in place as investigations were carried out, before the woods reopened to the public at 4.30pm and the cordon was removed.

Norfolk Coroner's Court in Norwich (Image: Denise Bradley) An inquest into Mr Starling’s death took place at Norfolk Coroner’s Court this week and was attended by members of his family.

A statement from his brother, Robert Starling, described how the family remained “shocked and saddened” by his death.

He said: “Simon lived independently on his own.

“He had regular employment as part of a retail team and was a popular member of that team.

“He........

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