A FOREMAN was found hanging at the place where he worked, a coroner heard.

John McCormick, aged 64, was found at Wills Fabrics, Birtle Bleach Works, Bury, by a colleague early on the morning of May 24.

He was identified by site manager Nigel Fletcher, of Rochdale Road, Shaw.

Mr McCormick, of Southfield Road, Holcombe Brook, had been employed by the company for 10 years.

The Bury hearing was adjourned for further police and medical enquiries.