A school teacher was found dead in a nature reserve two days after being interviewed by police, an inquest heard.
Kevin Green, 46, was found in Bateswood Nature Reserve, near Stoke-On-Trent, last October amid an ongoing investigation he was assisting officers with.
An inquest was told Staffordshire Police had taken him into custody two days before the dad-of-one was found, reports Stoke On Trent Live.
A representative told Stoke-on-Trent Coroners' Court: “There was contact between the police and Mr Green before he passed away.
“There was an ongoing investigation he was assisting with. This led to police contact with him. He came into custody and had an interview.
“Following the interview he was taken home by a police officer and the investigating officer.
“Police visited him on October 7. They didn’t see anything of concern.
“The officer asked how he was feeling. He felt better knowing the investigation was coming to an end. He did appear distressed.
“The only matter that I believe didn’t meet the level of service is that on his release from custody a list of contacts for support would be given, and that was not given to him on his release.
“The officer asked him about his physical health and mental health concerns. He suffered a little bit of anxiety but it was not formally diagnosed. They asked about his feelings and if he wanted to speak to anyone. There was nothing hidden in his responses.”
Police were called to Cloggers Pool at 8.25am on October 8.
He was confirmed dead by paramedics at the scene where police found a Manchester United rucksack, a mobile phone and his driving licence.
The mother of Mr Green's son described her ex-partner as a "good dad".
She told the inquest: "I was called into the headteacher's office where I was given the sad news."
Mr Green's current partner added: “It looked like something was ongoing with him. He seemed really distant.”
North Staffordshire area coroner Emma Serrano recorded a conclusion of suicide.
She said: “I am satisfied he did the act that caused him to pass away. I am satisfied nobody else was involved. I am satisfied he intended to take his own life.”
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