Neighbour found man's body

An inquest into the death of a 57-year-old Braddan man has heard he was found hanged in his home by a neighbour.

Anthony Pearson, of Ballanawin, The Strang, was discovered during the morning of Sunday, January 16.

Coroner of inquests Alastair Montgomerie opened and adjourned proceedings at Douglas courthouse this morning (Wednesday).

He said investigations were continuing into the circumstances surrounding Mr Pearson's death.