A MAN who failed to show up to work was found dead in his Reading bedroom.

Andrew Waugh died at his home address in George Street on June 12 this year at the age of 57.

A pre-inquest opening at Berkshire’s Coroners Court on Tuesday (September 26) heard that Mr Waugh had failed to show up to work the day prior so his brother went round to check on him.

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He was found deceased in his bedroom and a goodbye note was discovered inside his property.

The hearing heard Mr Waugh had a history of issues with alcohol dependency and mental health issues.

A full inquest will take place on October 11 at 2pm.