A MACHINE operator who moved to the UK in search of a better life died after consuming a toxic-level of caffeine.

Constantin Labo, who grew up in Romania, was discovered slumped in the driver’s seat of a car off Thelwall Lane on the morning of February 19.

The inquest at Warrington Coroner’s Court heard last Wednesday, July 19, how an extended cordon was set up by police around the blue Nissan Almera where the 24-year-old was found unresponsive after dog walkers raised the alarm.

But, following enquiries by officers including a search of Mr Labo’s home on Wilderspool Causeway, it was concluded that his death was not believed to be suspicious.

This was confirmed by experts as there was no evidence of injuries following a post-mortem examination.

Three bottles containing a white substance were found inside the car.

It is believed this is linked to the high concentration of caffeine which was discovered in Mr Labo’s body following a toxicology assessment by officers.

Experts revealed how you can expect to find a concentration level of 3ml in the body of an average tea or coffee drinker.

Tests on Mr Labo’s body returned a reading of 280ml.

Mr Labo’s family were unable to attend the inquest as they still live in Romania, but his sister prepared a statement about her brother’s life.

Alexandra Labo said: “My brother was born in Brasov in Romania.

“He went to school in the town where he lived.

“He never went to university but he was very clever.

“He worked at a professional driving school and worked with my father as a driver for a short time.

“He went to the UK for a better life and to work.

“All the money he earned would be put into his bank account.

“He would always offer to help the family with money.”

Mr Labo, who was living in a property on Wilderspool Causeway at the time, moved to the UK 16 months before his death.

He previously lived in Liverpool but moved to Warrington due to the high-rent payments in the city.

But while the assistant coroner for Cheshire Janet Napier was told that Mr Labo had tried to take his own life at the age of 18, she said there was no evidence to say he had intended to commit suicide.

She concluded that Mr Labo died as a result of caffeine intoxication as a result of misadventure.