An outstanding Norfolk firefighter who took his own life had "no history of mental ill health" an inquest into his death has heard.

Carl Mills was found dead at Wroxham fire station on Boxing Day last year having jumped from the site's training tower.

An inquest into his death was held in Norwich on Monday, which concluded his death was suicide.

During the hearing, a statement from his GP revealed that he had never raised any concerns about anxiety, stress or depression. However, he had recently experienced marital difficulties.

Clare Singh, GP partner at Wroxham and Hoverton, said in her statement. "He had no history of mental ill health and had no consultations during which depression, anxiety or stress were raised in discussion."

Patricia Mills, his wife of 38 years, said in her statement that his family was expecting him home at around 8.30am following a shift at RAF Mildenhall.

She said Mr Mills would work a 24-hour shift followed by three days of rest.

She said: "He was happy-go-lucky and was never worried or sad. He was a good man and would do anything for anyone.

"He was laid back and considerate and I am deeply shocked. I never thought he would take his own life and always encouraged others to talk."

Mr Mills, of Norwich Road in Wroxham, was 58 when he died and worked as a firefighter based at RAF Mildenhall.

He also worked as a retained firefighter at Wroxham, where he had also been watch manager - having joined the service in 1984.

He was recognised by Norfolk County Council with an outstanding service award, with his colleagues describing him as "loved by all".

Assistant coroner Johanna Thompson said he had died from multiple traumatic injuries and concluded that his death was suicide.

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