He enjoyed a night out with his partner, before something changed - and it ended in tragedy
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA man battling anxiety and depression was found dead at home following a night out with his partner, an inquest heard. A coroner said he couldn't be sure Anthony Rodden intended to end his own life after he was found hanged in February.
The 30-year-old - described as 'loved, talented, eccentric and flamboyant' - suffered with low mood and struggled with his mother's death in 2020, Bolton Coroners' Court was told.
He had 'triggers which changed his personality', the court heard. Mr Rodden was treated by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust staff at home in February 2022, around a year before his death.
He was discharged after a few months of treatment and 'appeared fine' in the following weeks, the court heard. Mr Rodden, who lived in Wigan and worked as a recruitment coordinator performed stand-up comedy.
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