The body of Peter Tomlin, 56, of Barns Close in Norwich, was identified by police at the scene on January 12.

An inquest was opened into his death at Norfolk Coroner's Court this week, where area coroner Yvonne Blake confirmed Mr Tomlin was born on December 6, 1969 in Dagenham, London.

Norfolk Coroner's Court (Image: Newsquest)

She added that the provisional medical cause of death was coronary artery atherosclerosis - which is when the arteries become narrowed - and the combined toxic effect of zopiclone and tapentadol.

Area coroner Yvonne Blake. (Image: Newsquest)

The family has been invited to provide a pen portrait of Mr Tomlin and an inquest into his death has been set for August 6 at 12pm.

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