A 56-YEAR-old man was found dead in his Orford home, the court heard.

On Wednesday, an inquest was formally opened into the death of Simon Walsh.

Warrington Coroner’s Court heard how Mr Walsh was found dead in his home on Sharp Street earlier this month.

Due to his cause of death being unnatural, senior coroner for Cheshire Jacqueline Devonish told the court how an inquest is required.

It has been set for March 8 next year.