AN inquest has been held into the death of a 'beloved father, son, nephew and friend' who 'brightened every room he entered'.

Craig Green, 37, died at his home in Marks Avenue, Carlisle, on February 7.

An inquest in Cockermouth on Tuesday heard Mr Green was working as a site supervisor in Carlisle at the time of his death.

He was born in South Shields, Tyneside, and was one of four children.

He had three children with a woman in the north east who attended the inquest. He later moved to Carlisle in 2015 and worked for Carlisle Waste Transfer Services, said his aunt, Julie Horn.

"He had a good relationship with his boss and loved his job," she said.

Area coroner Kirsty Gomersal heard statements from family, friends, emergency services and his GP practice.

Mr Green had a history of mental health problems and engaged with mental health teams, said Ms Horn. His GP confirmed this.

In July 2021 he started a relationship with Shannon Watson, who often stayed at his home.

"He always brightened a room," she said.

The day before his death they had been to a christening party in Carlisle and were drinking in town. Friends returned to their home and they continued socialising.

The couple went to bed in the early hours, after the guests had left. Ms Watson later woke up to find Mr Green was no longer in the bed.

She later found him unresponsive in the kitchen. She phoned emergency services, did chest compressions and went to contact her neighbour next door.

"You did everything you should have done in these circumstances," said Ms Gomersal.

Police and paramedics attended and he was pronounced deceased.

A toxicology report showed evidence of cocaine and low levels of alcohol which was "likely to have impaired cognitive skills", the inquest heard.

A post mortem gave the medical cause of death as hanging.

Mr Green had a number of stresses, including paranoia and anxiety, and had support from mental health services at times, said Ms Gomersal.

"Having considered the evidence very carefully, on the balance of probability, Craig did intend to take his own life," she said, concluding his death was suicide.

She offered her condolences to his family and friends. "He was a beloved father, son, nephew and friend. I have heard he brightened any room."

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