Inquest into martial arts instructor's death opens

Condolences passed to Scott Caldwell's family

An inquest into the death of a 44-year-old martial arts instructor from Douglas has been opened and adjourned.

Scott Caldwell was found unresponsive in a field in Union Mills on 5 February.

Mr Caldwell, who was born in Dunbartonshire, was discovered with a container of white powder.

A post-mortem found cocaine had played a part in his death.

Coroner of Inquests John Needham adjourned proceedings until a date to be fixed, and passed on his condolences to Mr Caldwell's family.