A plasterer from Norwich described as a “wild child” had taken steps to turn his life around before his death at the age of 28, an inquest was told.

The court heard how Jack Fox had overcome previous difficulties which saw him spend time in prison. 

In a statement read out, his father, Mark Fox, said: “Jack, I would describe as a wild child. 

“He has his problems during his life such as having been to prison.  

“However, over the last three years since he’s been out, he has worked with his brother plastering which has kept him busy and occupied.” 

His mother found him hanging at his home in Wilberforce Road shortly before 7am on the morning of Wednesday, February 8.   

The court heard that, despite attempts by family members to resuscitate him, paramedics confirmed the death on their arrival. 

Speaking at the inquest at Norfolk Coroner’s Court, Norwich, area coroner Yvonne Blake said: “The only mention of any mental health problems [he had] was from 2016 when he was referred to the mental health services and was discharged fairly shortly afterwards. 

“There are no further mentions in any of his medical notes about any difficulties with his mental health.” 

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His father’s statement added: “Jack had loads of friends and hung around with lots of different people. He was a very popular person. 

“I do not know why Jack would have done this.  

“He was a loving and caring man who was loved by all his family and friends.” 

A toxicology report showed that he had consumed alcohol and cocaine before his death. 

Ms Blake added: “His ability to reason clearly may well have been impaired by virtue of the use of [cocaine] and he may not have understood or fully intended the consequences of his actions.”  

His medical cause of death was given as hanging.

Recording a short narrative conclusion, Ms Blake said: “Jack Fox took his own life but was, or had been potentially, under the influence of cocaine at the time.” 

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