Aiden Crown, 34, was found at the Snettisham property in the early hours of June 12 after friends and relatives became alarmed by his messages.

Despite having no firearms licence himself, Mr Crown was able to access one of six shotguns belonging to his aunt stored in locked cabinets in the bedroom he slept in at her home in Lynn Road.

An inquest heard the former Hunstanton Airbnb host had been struggling following the breakdown of a relationship, a family dispute and a relapse into drug use.

Aiden Crown (Image: Facebook)

The 34-year-old had been staying intermittently with Amanda Crown for around six weeks.

She told the inquest she owned six shotguns for clay pigeon shooting, which were kept in two locked cabinets.

She believed the keys were hidden securely and said she did not think her nephew knew where to find them.

Norfolk Coroner's Court (Image: Newsquest)

However, the court heard that Mr Crown had searched the house and located the keys, enabling him to access a shotgun.

His death followed months of personal difficulties, including the breakdown of his relationship with his former........

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