An inquest has opened into the death of a “loving” 25-year-old whose body was found just metres away from his home. 

Taylor Ives-Keeler, of Salhouse Road, Norwich, was discovered by members of the public on November 18.

As a result of his death, the road was closed by police from 8.04am while investigations were carried out. It reopened at 10.34am. 

Fire crews from Sprowston, Carrow, and North Earlham also attended. 

Since his death, around a dozen floral tributes have been left next to scaffolding along the section of road where he was found.

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The court heard how he lived further along the same road. 

A Go Fund Me page, organised by his family in his memory, has gone on to raise almost £4,500 in just four days. 

Paying tribute to Mr Ives-Keeler via the fundraiser, his family said: “Taylor’s family is starting this Go Fund Me to raise money for Taylor’s funeral.  

“He was a loving son, brother, dad, nephew, uncle, grandson and boyfriend. 

“He would help anyone he met and always made us laugh.  

"He will always hold a special place in all of our hearts.” 

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The senior coroner for the county, Jacqueline Lake, opened the inquest on November 24 at Norfolk Coroner’s Court at County Hall, Norwich. 

She confirmed that the body of Mr Ives-Keeler was identified by his friend of 13 years, Curtis Pope.

A statement from his mother, Kelly Ives-Keeler, was read out.

It confirmed he was born on March 15, 1998, in Norwich. 

The medical cause of death was given as hanging. 

Mrs Lake said a full inquest into his death will take place at the court next year on June 12. 

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