Chesterfield man who was ‘really struggling’ took his own life

Daniel Bagshaw was found hanged at his home on Queen Street, Brimington, on November 17 last year.

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Chesterfield Coroner’s Court heard the 26-year-old driver had been finding it difficult to come to terms with the death of his aunty, who he was very close to, and he had also been experiencing relationship issues.

PC Joshua Shaw, of Derbyshire Constabulary, told Monday’s inquest that officers attended Mr Bagshaw’s house after his body was found by his best friend who had gone round to visit him.

PC Shaw said: “His best friend said Daniel was going through some personal struggles – there were issues between him and his partner – and he had made previous suicide attempts.

“There was no suicide note and he had not sent any messages to family and friends.

“There was no evidence of any third-party involvement in Daniel’s death.”

PC Shaw also read out a statement from Mr Bagshaw’s mother Joanne, who spoke fondly of her son.

She said he had a number of interests, including clay-pigeon shooting, playing computer games and a love of cars.

“He was very close to his aunty,” she added.

“She passed away in 2018 and this had a big effect on Daniel.

“He struggled to cope with her passing.”

The inquest heard Mr Bagshaw sought medical help in the weeks before his death and was offered support, including bereavement counselling and talking therapies.

Dr Louise Bellingham saw Mr Bagshaw – who had been prescribed antidepressants – at Brimington Surgery at the beginning of November last year.

She said: “I remember asking him if he had any thoughts or plans to harm himself – and he was very adamant that he had not.”

Recording a conclusion of suicide, assistant coroner Tanyka Rawden said: “It seems like Daniel had been really struggling.

“I don’t think his death is something that could have been predicted.”

Ms Rawden told Mr Bagshaw’s loved ones in the court: “I am truly sorry for your loss.

“I can see how much you miss him.”

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