A 50-year-old man was discovered hanging from a tree in a town park by a dog walker, an inquest has heard.

Robert Edwards, of Wallingford, was found in the town's Bullcroft Park in the early hours of Thursday, January 16, Oxford Coroner's Court heard today.

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Mr Edwards, who was married and unemployed at the time, was identified by police officers.

A statement read out in Oxford Coroner's Court said that there was 'no life saving opportunities' and a 'note was found on his person'.

A full inquest is set to take place on Wednesday, May 13.

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