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'Overwhelmed' IT worker, 37, who was addicted to prescription pain killers found dead at home

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A troubled IT trainer with a history of mental health problems who became addicted to prescription painkillers took his own life at his home after becoming 'overwhelmed', an inquest has heard.

Lee Midgley, 37, was found dead by his long-time partner Mark Powell at the home they shared in Lower Broughton, Salford, on November 12, 2022.

An inquest into his death heard that he had become addicted to strong painkiller codeine and, at the time of his death, he had amphetamine and methamphetamine in his system. READ MORE: Police issue new update into 'horrific' dog attack on six-year-old girl His partner of 17-years Mark Powell told Bolton Coroners' Court yesterday (Tuesday) that Wigan-raised Mr Midgley, when aged 25, won a scholarship to study dance at a performance arts school which led to work in pantomime and as a children's entertainer.

He also volunteered as a cheerleading coach. The couple were to marry but the Covid pandemic as well as physical and mental health problems disrupted their plans, the court was told.

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