A MAN found dead in bed by his housemate was believed to be an occasional heroin user, an inquest heard.

Philip Piilberg, of Leswell Lane, Kidderminster, died at the house he shared with Steven Pritchard.

Worcestershire Coroner Victor Round said Mr Piilberg was found asleep in the bath by Mr Pritchard last Tuesday at 10.30pm.

He was found dead, face down on his bead, the following night at 7.30pm.

Mr Round adjourned the inquest to a date to be fixed.