The inquest into the death of a retired pensioner, who was found dead at his home, has been opened. 

The body of Michael Berry was discovered by his wife, Dorothy, at Magnolia Gardens in Snettisham, near King's Lynn. 

The 78-year-old was a retired technical author and died at home on Saturday, June 3. 

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The inquest was opened by assistant coroner Simon Milburn at Norfolk Coroner’s Court at County Hall, Norwich, on Friday, June 9. 

Mr Milburn confirmed that Mr Berry had been born on November 12, 1944 in Bolton, Greater Manchester. 

The medical cause of death was given as hanging and a full inquest, due to be held on December 11, will determine the official cause of death concluded by the coroner. 

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