A MISSING man was found dead near Prestatyn, an inquest opening heard. 

Dariusz Bogdan Olczak, of Francis Street, Chester, died on September 18, 2023, at Morfa Woods, Prestatyn.

At Ruthin County Hall on Monday (February 5), an inquest was opened into the death of the 60-year-old. 

It heard that Mr Olczak was reported missing by family members on September 15, after leaving a note at his home address.

Searches took place before the former production operative was found by police in shrubbery in the woodland area three days later. 

A provisional cause of death was stated as combined drug toxicity which led to acute heart failure. 

John Gittins, senior coroner for North Wales East and Central, adjourned the inquest until a later date.