A dad-of-two who was arrested at Manchester Airport was found 'slumped in a chair' before he died of 'cocaine toxicity', an inquest hearing has been told.

It comes as it was confirmed an investigation by the police watchdog into the death of 27-year-old Karl Joyce earlier this year is continuing.

Mr Joyce, who was arrested by Border Force officers, died after he swallowed what was believed to be cocaine found in his underwear , the Manchester Evening News previously reported.

An inquest into his death was today formally opened at Manchester Coroner's Court.

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It was said Mr Joyce was a single, unemployed man who was born in Blackpool and lived in Fleetwood, Lancashire.

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