A 75-YEAR-OLD from Tredegar who suffered from cancer died by suicide, an inquest heard.

Roger Yates, of Rhyd Terrace, was found dead at his home on November 14, 2019.

The inquest, held at Newport Coroner's Court, heard how Mr Yates suffered from oesophageal cancer.

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Senior coroner for Gwent Caroline Saunders concluded Mr Yates died by suicide.