The body of Elijah Foster was found at on Dunnock Drive in Costessey, Norwich on May 2.

An inquest was opened into the death at Norfolk Coroner's Court this week, where area coroner Johanna Thompson confirmed the date of birth as January 4, 2006 in Chelmsford, Essex.

Area coroner Johanna Thompson. (Image: Norfolk Coroner's Court)

A provisional cause of death was given as hanging.

A full inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death has been set for 10am on September 24.

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