An inquest has been opened into the death of a retired business manager who was found at home with self-inflicted stab wounds.

Paul Hunt was discovered by his wife on October 29 at their home in Lloyd Road, Taverham. 

The 74-year-old was taken to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital (N&N) where he died later that day.

Speaking at Norfolk Coroner’s Court, area coroner Samantha Goward said: "Mr Hunt was found by his wife in cardiac arrest and was admitted to hospital with self-inflicted wounds.

“He was operated on but his condition did not improve. He sadly died later that day.” 

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While the circumstances of Mr Hunt's death are currently unknown, the medical cause of death has been given as self-inflicted stabbing and major haemorrhage with prostatic hypertrophy.

A statement from his daughter confirmed to the court that her father was born on March 29, 1950 in Newmarket, Suffolk. 

The coroner is awaiting reports from Norfolk police, the N&N, Mr Hunt’s GP and next-of-kin. A full inquest to determine the official cause of death will take place at the court next year. 

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