AN inquest has opened into the death of a man who was found at home.

Layton McCloud, 28, was found dead in his home on Mansbridge Road, Eastleigh on February 7.

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Area coroner Jason Pegg opened the inquest at Winchester Coroner's Court on Thursday, October 5.

The initial cause of death is yet to be ascertained.

The full inquest will be held on January 29.