THE director of several London-based companies was found deceased at his Winchester home.

An inquest opening heard that Adrian Mediratta lived and died at St Thomas in Southgate Street.

According to a post mortem report by consultant pathologist Dr Adnan Al-Badri, the cause of death was hanging.

The police forced entry into the property after Mr Mediratta's neighbour became concerned for his welfare.

The 49-year-old is listed at Companies House as director of several London-based companies, including property and investment.

Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson adjourned the full inquest to February 14 2022.