A LANDSCAPE gardener from Carterton died after taking ketamine and alcohol, a coroner heard.
Adam Hawkins, of Manor Road, was discovered dead at his home by his family on November 23 last year.
Consultant pathologist Dr Ben Phillips, who conducted an autopsy, said: “The toxicology report showed an elevated level of alcohol, but also ketamine in the blood at a high level, consistent with levels reported with fatalities.The cause of death was a result of ketamine, and probably alcohol as well.”
He also found cocaine in the 22-year-old’s blood and “a lot of blood” in his lungs.
Det Sgt Howard Berry, of Witney CID, told the inquest at Oxford Coroner’s Court on Wednesday that Mr Hawkins family had found the body after forcing the front door.
He said he found white powder on Mr Hawkins’ coffee table, which later tested positive for cocaine.
He added: “There were no obvious injuries or anything untoward.”
Coroner Nicholas Gardiner said: “I don’t think there’s anything we can regard as suspicious about the death.
“Clearly he took ketamine and cocaine.”
Mr Gardiner recorded a verdict of accidental death.
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