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Chris Slater

'Talented but troubled' young dad who took own life was worried unborn child might be taken away

A 'troubled' dad who took his own life was scared his unborn child may be taken away, an inquest heard.

Talented musician Christopher Knott, from Stockport, died in hospital six days after taking an overdose of a number of prescription drugs.

The 26-year-old fell unconscious the morning after fleeing the hotel room he was sharing with his pregnant partner and being discovered following a frantic search.

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