Dad-of-three died from bleed on brain - inquest

Christian Dean's family said he was a "devoted" father-of-three

A father-of-three found dead at his home by a neighbour died from a bleed on the brain, an inquest opening has heard.

Christian Dean, 36, was found at a property on Graig Road in Ynyshir, Rhondda Cynon Taf, on 26 June.

Thomas Griffiths, 34, from Ynyshir, has been charged with his murder.

The inquest opening heard Mr Dean was found lying face down on the kitchen floor with blood around his head.

A post-mortem examination gave an initial cause of death as bleeding on the base of the brain, pending further investigation.

Coroner Kerrie Burge adjourned the inquest until the outcome of the criminal proceedings and sent her condolences to Mr Dean's family.

Speaking after his death, Mr Dean's family said he was a "devoted" father-of-three and "much loved" son, brother and partner.

They said Mr Dean was a "well-known" and "loved character" who brought "energy, humour, and warmth wherever he went".