Man was found dead under bed in caravan by family

Charlie Stephen David Greaves, 25, was found dead on 11 August after being involved in an altercation the night before

A man who died after reportedly being punched in the head was found dead by a family member under a bed in a caravan, an inquest has heard.

Charlie Stephen David Greaves, 25, from Ipswich, was involved in an altercation near Felixstowe Pier by Undercliff Road West at about 21:20 BST on 10 August.

Suffolk Coroner’s Court heard paramedics and police officers were told the victim had been struck in the head, causing him to fall to the floor and suffer an injury.

The following morning, Mr Greaves was discovered dead at Suffolk Sands Holiday Park, in Carr Road, prompting Suffolk Police to launch a murder investigation.

A 28-year-old man from Felixstowe was arrested on suspicion of murder on 12 August before being released on bail. He is due to return to the police station on 7 October.

During the inquest opening Det Insp Mark Hughes said: “[After the incident] Mr Greaves was taken to a family member’s caravan where he was staying.

“[The next day] police were called by the ambulance service to the sudden death of Mr Greaves, who had been found not moving under his bed by a family member.”

Mr Greaves died in a caravan at Suffolk Sands Holiday Park, in Felixstowe

After opening the inquest into “the sad death” of Mr Greaves, coroner Nigel Parsley suspended it until criminal proceedings have concluded.

Preliminary results of the post-mortem have suggested his death was caused by a traumatic head injury, pending further investigation.

Earlier this week Mr Greaves' family issued a tribute which described him as a person who made an "impact on the lives of everyone he met".

"Charlie was an affable young man who was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time," his family members said.

"He had been with his partner for eight years and loved to go on holiday with his family. He doted on his grandparents and would help to care for them.

"His pet Princess was a rescue dog that he had acquired about nine months ago and she had brought him a great deal of joy. He also loved to cook and play his music loud.

"He had a heart bigger than Ipswich and loved to chat – he would talk to anyone and everyone. He made an impact on the lives of everyone he met.

"He was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by all his family and friends."

Police continue to appeal for information.