AN inquest has opened into the death of a man found dead in a field near Frodsham.

Police were called to Aston Heath Farm on Aston Lane, on Sunday, January 14, following reports from the public.

Mark Tate, 47, of Leafield Road, Liverpool, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene, Warrington Coroners’ Court heard on Wednesday.

Area coroner Victoria Davies confirmed the death was ‘unnatural’.

A case review will be heard on March 31 and an inquest has been set for April 30.