A heartbroken mother was taking her son a morning cup of tea when she discovered he had taken his own life. 

Thomas Hanson, 41, died while staying with his mum, Susan, at her home in Sheringham.

An inquest into the web designer's death heard that he was staying at his mother's property on Hillside in the north Norfolk town on February 29.

She had taken him to her house so he could have a break from the sheltered accommodation where he lived at Vanguard Court in Norwich.

Vanguard Court in NorwichVanguard Court in Norwich (Image: Google)

That evening Mrs Hanson had been for dinner with a friend and her son stayed at the house. When she returned, she made herself and her son a cup of Horlicks to drink before bed.

At around 8.30am, she took him a cup of tea but discovered that he was not in the bedroom.

She checked another bedroom before returning to the room where Mr Hanson was staying. It was then she noticed the window was open.

The court was told that Mr Hanson was found dead on the floor outside.

Area coroner Yvonne Blake held the inquest into Mr Hanson's death at Norfolk Coroner's Court.

A family statement read out said that Mr Hanson was a "happy child" who "enjoyed extracurricular activities" - this included a school trip to Japan at the age of 13.

The statement continued to say that he had received "good academic results" before going to study at university in Leeds.

Mr Hanson's inquest was held at Norfolk Coroner's CourtMr Hanson's inquest was held at Norfolk Coroner's Court (Image: Newsquest)

He was also described as a "kind and bright young man".

The medical cause of death was given as “traumatic head injuries due to, or as a result of, a fall from height.” 

After hearing all the evidence, Ms Blake gave a narrative conclusion.

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She said: "Thomas Hanson took his own life. There was evidence of a deterioration or relapse in his schizophrenia and general mental health in the two months prior to his death."

His mother's statement added: "I am sad that we did not understand what he was going through."

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