Police release name of man found hanged near Ulverston
Last updated at 12:51, Thursday, 30 August 2012
POLICE have identified the 53-year-old man found dead in Swarthmoor Hall Wood.
Leslie Brooks, known locally as Paul, was found hanged in the woods, near Ulverston, on Saturday.
Police responded to a call at 5.30pm and attended the scene, alongside paramedics.
Police are not treating the death as suspicious and are not looking for anyone in connection with the incident.
An inquest has been opened.
First published at 12:41, Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk
Such a shame for a cracking lad. GSK took his role at the club where Paul was a popular fella and then he left the factory. Often seen outside the Farmers with a pint and a book. I hope you're now at peace Paul.
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R.I.P. God Bless your soul Paul, was my school mate and i saw him the last a week before i came here,,,a gentle giant and lovely man ,,,will miss you Paul,,,,
Posted by colin walker on 30 August 2012 at 16:53