A RUNCORN man died of unnatural causes with ‘possible industrial links’, an inquest has heard.

Cheshire Coroners’ Court formally opened an inquest into the death of Francis Truscott on Wednesday.

The court heard that the 76-year-old was found dead at his home in Runcorn on May 30.

Cheshire Police gained entry to the property after receiving welfare calls, but sadly found him deceased.

Mr Truscott’s death has been deemed as unnatural due to the fact that there are ‘possible industrial links’.

Senior Coroner for Cheshire, Jacqueline Devonish, has opened and adjourned the inquest into Mr Truscott’s death. It will be heard in full on December 9.