An inquest has been opened and adjourned for more inquiries into the death of a staff nurse who was found dead in his home.

Bachelor Howard Scott Bowley, 31, was found in the garage of his home in Thornhill Road, Steeton, on New Year's Eve.

The inquest in Bradford heard evidence of identification. The coroner adjourned the hearing to await the results of toxicology tests.

Mr Bowley worked in the accident and emergency department at Airedale Hospital. An Airedale NHS Trust spokesman says: "Mr Bowley was an excellent nurse."

who had worked at the hospital about four year.''

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