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The body of a dad-of-two was discovered in woodland - just a week after he had been arrested by police.

Matthew Harrison's body was found near Ashenhurst Way, Leek, on August 8.

The 36-year-old had been reported missing by his family the previous day and a search was commenced by police.

Now an inquest has ruled that the warehouse line manager committed suicide.

(Image: Staffordshire Police)

The inquest heard how Matthew - who lived in Leek - had been arrested and bailed by Staffordshire Police on August 1. He had attended an appointment at Leek Medical Centre on August 4 and two days later was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital after attempting to take his own life.

The inquest heard Matthew was last seen alive on August 7 before his body was discovered a day later. He had been struggling with anxiety and depression.

In a statement read to the inquest, Staffordshire Police said: "On August 7 the police control room received a report that Mr Harrison had left his address in Leek.

"Police had previous contact with the deceased on August 1 when he was arrested by officers in respect of an investigation of a criminal offence. At custody he disclosed that he was being treated for anxiety and depression but had never tried to harm himself.

"He was released under investigation and when he was asked about his health he said he had no thoughts of self-harm or suicide. He was given the documentation detailing the support available to him. He was returned to his home address by officers."

The court heard a suicide note was found next to Matthew's body.

North Staffordshire assistant coroner Sarah Murphy recorded a conclusion of suicide.

She said: "He expressed an intention to end his life. He had been feeling stressed due to the recent police investigation."

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