An inquest at Norfolk Coroner’s Court heard the 50-year-old had lived with mental ill health for several years.

But it was the alleged attack on September 10, and subsequent impending court case, that saw him spiral.

An inquest into Darren Nurse's inquest was concluded by area coroner Johanna Thompson (Image: Coroner's Court) At the time of his death, he had been living with a friend of 20 years, Daphne Ransome, due to feeling fearful of returning to his home.

In a statement read to the court, Mrs Ransome said: “He was scared to be at home.

"On the evening........

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