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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Gareth Hughes & Thomas George

Trafford man found dead on railway line in North Wales named as inquest opens into his death

A man from Trafford who was found dead on a railway line in North Wales has been named as Keith Ford. The body of Mr Ford, of Valley Road, Urmston, was discovered near to Prestatyn Golf Club on Thursday, July 13.

An inquest into his death opened in Ruthin today (Monday). Assistant coroner David Lewis said the 40-year-old self-employed gardener, who was hit by a train, died of chest injuries.

The inquest was adjourned until a future date yet to be fixed. Following the incident, a 47-year-old man, from Manchester, was arrested on suspicion of murder.

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