Inquest opens on Telford holidaymaker who died in Turkey

Mark Gwilliam Jones, of St George's, died on September 14 at a Turkish hospital.

An inquest was opened yesterday by Mr John Ellery, coroner for Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin, who adjourned the hearing until January 28, 2015.

Mr Jones was described as "a single, unemployed man" during the inquest opening held in Shrewsbury. No further details were given.

Following his death, a Foreign Office spokesman said: "We can confirm the death of a British national, Mark Jones, on September 14 in Alanya, Turkey. We are providing consular assistance to the family at this difficult time."

A funeral service for Mr Jones was held at St Peter's Church, Priorslee.