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Amy Fenton & Alahna Kindred

Footballer took his own life after furlough 'compounded' grief over mum's death

A young footballer took his own life after he was furloughed during lockdown, an inquest heard.

Jordan Tucker-Blanc, 27, was found dead at his home in Preston, Lancs., on November 2 by his dad Vincent.

The young joiner had been furloughed during the coronavirus lockdown and this had compounded the grief he was suffering since the death of his mum, an inquest at Preston Coroners' Court heard on Tuesday.

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