Man found dead at work on business park
Tragic discovery was made during the early hours
by Luke TraynorMan found dead at work on business park
A dad was found dead at his workplace in the middle of the night by his heartbroken dad.
Andrew Cureton was discovered by his parent at an engineering unit on the Knowsley Business Park in Prescot.
The 46-year-old was found at about 5am on October 19, Sefton Coroner's Court at Bootle Town Hall was told.
Albert Howard Murphy, a coroner's officer at Bootle Town Hall, told the hearing there were no signs of forced entry to the business premises, and police confirmed no suspicious circumstances connected to the death.
Toxicology tests were carried out after the incident which showed how alcohol or drug ingestion had not played any part, the inquest heard.
Senor Coroner Julie Goulding said Mr Cureton had no involvement with mental health services prior to his death.
A conclusion of suicide was recorded, and a cause of death of hanging.
Liverpool-born Mr Cureton lived in Waterloo and was married, the inquest was told.
After Mr Cureton's death, friends described him as a "beautiful kind person."
Mental health and suicide support
Helplines and support groups
The following are helplines and support networks for people to talk to, mostly listed on the NHS Choices website
- Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you're feeling, or if you're worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org.
- Childline (0800 1111) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won't show up on your phone bill.
- PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is an organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal.
- Mind (0300 123 3393) is a charity providing advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
- Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts.
- Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying.
- Hub of Hope is the UK’s most comprehensive national mental health support database. Download the free app, visit hubofhope.co.uk or text HOPE to 85258 to find relevant services near you.
- Young Persons Advisory Service – Providing mental health and emotional wellbeing services for Liverpool’s children, young people and families. tel: 0151 707 1025 email: support@ypas.org.uk
- Paul's Place - providing free counselling and group sessions to anyone living in Merseyside who has lost a family member or friend to suicide. Tel: 0151 226 0696 or email: paulsplace@beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk
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