Asphyxia verdict on man

A DUBLIN man who was suffering from depression may have been dead for up to six weeks alone in his mobile home, an inquest was…

A DUBLIN man who was suffering from depression may have been dead for up to six weeks alone in his mobile home, an inquest was told yesterday.

Mr James P. O'Connor (46) was found dead at the rear of a house in Coolock village, Dublin, on September 2nd, by a neighbour.

Sgt David Dowling told the Dublin Coroner's Court yesterday a plastic bag was over the deceased man's head and empty paracetamol containers were also found in the caravan.

Dr Brian Farrell, the Dublin City Coroner, returned a verdict of death due to self inflicted asphyxia.