The body of Simon Meldrum from Station Road, Thetford, was found by police in an upstairs room of his house on the evening of February 20.

Officers attended following concerns for the 64-year-old's welfare after he had not been seen for a few days.

An inquest was held at Norfolk Coroner’s Court this week where it was revealed that the medical cause of death could not be ascertained

In a statement from Mr Meldrum's family, the court heard that he was diagnosed with epilepsy following a car accident in the mid 1980s.

He underwent brain surgery to improve his condition, but it was unsuccessful.

The statement added: “His epilepsy remained poorly controlled throughout his life.........

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