The inquest has opened into the death of a man found dead in a field earlier this year.

Daniel Naughton, known as Danny to his family, was found on April 14 in a field close to the M60 in Whitefield , where he grew up. An inquest into his death opened yesterday (August 7) at Rochdale Coroner's Court.

Assistant Coroner for Manchester North Julie Mitchell confirmed he lived on Oak Lane and stated he was 37, single and registered disabled when he died.

"He was found in a wooded area by a footpath off Parrenthorn Road, close to the M60 in Whitefield," Ms Mitchell said.

"He was found by a dog walker and police and paramedics attended but he was already deceased."

The court heard that Mr Naughton was identified by his fingerprint and bank cards found on his person.

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