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A father-of-four who died after an incident in Wrexham town centre suffered a blunt force injury, it was revealed at the opening of an inquest.

Philip James Long, 36, died in Royal Stoke Hospital after being found unconscious in College Street in the early hours of August 4.

At a brief hearing in Ruthin, John Gittins, coroner for North Wales East and Central, said he understood that Mr Long, a sales manager, of Marcella Crescent, Marchwiel, had been involved in an altercation.

Matthew Curtis, 18, of Fairwood Drive, Gwersyllt, appeared at North East Wales Magistrates’ Court in Mold last week charged with manslaughter, and was remanded in custody to appear at Mold Crown Court on September 6.

A post-mortem examination was carried out by Home Office pathologist Dr Brian Rodgers, and Mr Gittins said Curtis's legal representatives had indicated that they would not be requesting a second post-mortem.

The inquest was adjourned but the coroner said that, in view of the criminal charges, he would not fix a date for the resumed hearing.

Detective Chief Inspector Gary Kelly has appealed for witnesses to the incident.

In a statement released last week, Mr Long's family said: "Phil was a cherished and devoted daddy to his four precious boys and a truly loved and adored husband, as well as being a loving, wonderful and thoughtful son.

"He was also a beloved brother, uncle, grandson, great-grandson, nephew and cousin.

"He was a gentleman through and through, always putting others first and wanting to help.

"He will be deeply missed every second of every day, but will never be forgotten.”