AN inquest has been opened on a man whose body was found in a Hereford drain.

Deputy Herefordshire Coroner Mark Bricknell opened the inquest yesterday on Alan Edmund, who was found dead in a drain by a colleague at Kings Acre Holt Caravan Park.

The 54-year-old, from Hereford, was removed from the drain at around 5pm on Wednesday by firefighters from Worcester and Hereford.

A post mortem examination was carried out yesterday, and the inquest has been adjourned.

Officers are continuing their investigation, and anyone with information should call Hereford police on 01432 276422.