Aaron Hocking, 36, was pronounced dead at an address in Sheffield
The inquest took place at Sheffield Coroner’s Court at the Medico-Legal Centre(Image: Andrew Dowdeswell / YorkshireLive)
The body of a Sheffield man – found at his home after his sudden death – was discovered by family, an inquest heard.
Aaron Hocking, 36, from Sheffield, was pronounced dead on July 7 at his own home after taking his life in his “box bedroom”.
South Yorkshire Police were called to Aaron’s address after reports that a man had “taken his own life”. Inside, the police were met by Aaron’s father – who was believed to have initially notified the police – who told them Aaron was dead inside his bedroom.
Prior to his death, CCTV of Aaron’s last sighting was collected, showing Aaron “obtaining” something from the driver of a car, before heading back into his house.
Speaking today at the Sheffield Medico-Legal Centre, Assistant Coroner Ms Whittle extended her condolences to the family, explaining that the primary cause of his sudden death was due to asphyxiation.
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