A dad who was "deeply cared for and cared deeply about other people" died after a long mental health battle, an inquest has heard. Joshua Richardson was found dead at his home in Bolton in June this year despite 'seeming fine' in the lead up to his death.
Joshua, who was originally from Bury, worked as a barber and was a fit and healthy man who enjoyed rambling in the Lake District, Bolton Coroners' Court heard. The 29-year-old had been struggling with mental health issues for around eight years, had been diagnosed with depression and anxiety, and had recently split with a long-term girlfriend.
His family believe he may have been out on June 2 to see a friend but his mum Susan Richardson, who he lived with at the time, told the court she did not know if or when he had come home that night. She told coroner Professor John Pollard that she had heard a 'thump' in the early hours of June 3 but did not think this was unusual.
