An inquest has been opened into the death a 60-year-old Okehampton man last week.

Michael Parker was found dead at his home in Leeze Park following concerns for his welfare.

An inquest has been opened at Devon Coroner's Court in Exeter and was told that Michael was single and a surveyor.

Police found Taunton-born Michael unconscious in his garage and despite emergency services carrying out CPR, he died at the scene last Monday (October 26).

The inquest has been adjourned.