A MAN with a history of schizophrenia and alcohol abuse was discovered dead at his home in Farnworth, an inquest heard.

Gareth Mullineaux, aged 34, was found dead in his bed on September 14, only a day after being discharged from hospital, after falling down the stairs at his property in Harper Green Road.

The inquest, held on Wednesday, has been adjourned until Thursday, January 19.