The body of a 36-year-old Upton-upon-Severn man was found hanging from a rope and bondage belt, an inquest has heard.

Richard Farrah-Mills, of Old Street, was also wearing a gas mask when a friend found him hanging from the ceiling, the inquest heard.

Victor Round, Worcestershire county coroner, yesterday said Mr Farrah died on or around Tuesday, April 13, 2004.

He adjourned the hearing for the cause of death to be determined.