For the latest news from in and around Wigan sign up to the MyWigan newsletter here A dad-of-two died at home after mixing strong prescription painkillers with alcohol and illegal drugs, an inquest has heard.
Police found Gary Shimmin, 48, collapsed in the living room of his house in Baker Street, Wigan, on April 23 last year, following a concern for welfare call made by his sister Stephanie Wilson.
In an inquest at Bolton Coroner's Court last Wednesday (March 24), Mrs Wilson confirmed that Mr Shimmin was born in Barrow-in-Furness and had worked as an electrician, as well as on oil rigs.
Mrs Wilson described her brother as a "very hard-working man" and "very bright", with interests including go karts, motorbikes, and microlights.
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