Durley man who died in his van named as inquest opens

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AN inquest has opened into the death of a Durley man who was found dead in his van.

Thomas Gray Basson, 36, died at his home in Durley Street on December 23, a court heard.

The inquest into his death was opened at Winchester Coroners' Court on Monday, September 1, by area coroner Jason Pegg.

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Mr Pegg said: "He was found in the rear of his van by his girlfriend. There was a mattress propped up on a wooden structure."

The preliminary cause of death has been given as carbon monoxide poisoning.

Mr Pegg adjourned the inquest to August 17, 2026.

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