Death of teenager found in primary school grounds declared 'unnatural'

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A 13-year-old boy death has been found to be "unnatural" after he was was found unresponsive in the grounds of a primary school.Connor Lee Mark Slade died during the early hours of January 29 this year, an inquest heard.

Connor only lived a short distance from Melin Primary School in Neath, reports Wales Online. The inquest into his death was opened by Coroner Aled Gruffydd at the Guildhall in Swansea on Tuesday morning.Senior coroners’ officer Gareth Heatley told the hearing that friends of the family found Connor unresponsive “a short distance from his home” during the early hours of the morning on Wednesday, January 29.

Mr Heatley added that police and paramedics attended the scene but, despite their best efforts, the teenager was confirmed dead at 3.43am.A post mortem carried out at Morriston Hospital concluded that the death was “unnatural”.

Coroner Mr Gruffydd said because of this “further information will be needed” in order to ascertain the cause of death.Offering his “deep condolences to Connor’s family", Mr Gruffydd formally opened the inquest and adjourned proceedings until a final hearing on August 19.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.