A former heroin addict who turned his life around to become an author and help others has been named as the victim of a town centre river tragedy.

Daniel Jay Grossett, 37, drowned after falling into the River Medway in Maidstone on Sunday, August 11. His body was recovered in the early hours of the following morning, an inquest opening heard on Monday.

Coroner Katrina Hepburn told the court that Daniel, of Rowan Place in Headcorn , had fallen into the water from a mooring near Archbishop’s Palace, prompting a 999 call from a witness. Police, paramedics, and an emergency helicopter were called to the scene in an attempt to save him.

Daniel volunteered at Hungry Hearts for the Homeless, where he shared his story of recovery to help others. His friend and former boss at the charity, An

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