AN inquest is to be held into the death of a man whose decomposing body was discovered in a Radcliffe flat.

Stephen Patton, who is believed to come from the North East of England, was discovered dead by a relative who visited his home in Stand Lane at the weekend.

The 22-year-old man had not been seen for more than a week.

A post mortem examination was due to be held later today to establish the cause of Mr Patton's death.

A police spokesman confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances.