Basil Brown, of Wicklewood Way in Dersingham, near King’s Lynn, died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on January 17.

A retired carpenter and joiner, the 80-year-old had been exposed to asbestos during his career. He died with asbestosis, a condition affecting those exposed to the building material, Norfolk Coroner’s Court has heard.

An inquest into his death was recently opened at the court and area coroner, Samantha Goward, confirmed that evidence from HM Revenue and Customs would be sought.

An inquest opened into the death of........

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