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Tributes paid to forklift driver as fundraiser launched to repatriate his body

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05.11.2025

Nerijus Merkevičius, 38, was found dead at his home on October 28.

Born in Lithuania, Mr Merkevičius had been living on North Everard Street and worked locally as a forklift driver.

An inquest opening held at Norfolk Coroner’s Court this week heard that Mr Merkevičius died from a physical act that ended his life.

His body was formally identified by a family friend.

A full inquest to determine the official cause of death will take place in May next year.

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