Philip John Worthington was found at his home after the DWP raised the alarm
A woman discovered her long lost brother had died after being traced by a coroner. Philip John Worthington, originally from Salford, was found dead at his home.
As part of an investigation into the 57-year-old's death, the coroner issued a public appeal to trace Mr Worthington's family. His sister Carol came forward.She hadn't seen her brother for 15 years, and hadn't realised that he'd moved out of Salford. Mr Worthington was found dead at his home in Rawstorne Street in Blackburn on May 5.
The authorities had no details of Mr Worthington's next-of-kin, although it was reported he may have had a sister who lived in Bolton. The inquest heard that toxicology tests carried out after Mr Worthington's death revealed he had fatal levels of heroin in his system. Although there were references in his medical records to him feeling suicidal there was no evidence to suggest his death was deliberate, the inquest heard. The coroner, Dr James Adeley, concluded that Mr Worthington's death was drug-related, but offered some comfort to his sister by explaining that he would 'simply have slipped into a warm sleep'.
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