Ynyshir dad-of-three died from bleed on brain, inquest hears
A post-mortem examination gave an initial cause of death as bleeding on the base of the brain, pending further investigation.Coroner Kerrie Burge adjourned the inquest until the outcome of the criminal proceedings and sent her condolences to Mr Dean's family.Speaking after his death, Mr Dean's family said he was a "devoted" father-of-three and "much loved" son, brother and partner.They said Mr Dean was a "well-known" and "loved character" who brought "energy, humour, and warmth wherever he went".
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Man 'panicked' and dragged woman's naked body to his shed but says he 'didn't murder her', court hears
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Confidence in police plummets to record low
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