A HEARTBROKEN family have paid tribute to ‘the best brother, most amazing daddy and loving son’ after he took his own life age 34.

An inquest at Warrington Coroners’ Court on Tuesday heard Liam Kent died as a result of suicide on New Year’s Eve 2021 at his home in Grange Road, Northwich.

Following the inquest, his family said he will never be forgotten.

“He was the best brother, most amazing daddy to his children and a wonderful, loving son,” they said.

“He filled his time with his kids and love for fishing.

“He was loved by so many people in this town and had so many friends.

“We all miss him so much. A huge part of our lives will never be filled, and he will never be forgotten.”

During the inquest Liam’s mum described him as a very affectionate son who would ring her often.

She said before his death, Liam text her saying he loved her.

This sparked concern and she visited his home where she found him and called 999.

Police officers gained access to the property and commenced CPR for around 15 minutes before paramedics arrived and sadly pronounced Liam dead.

Liam’s ex-partner also received a concerning text from him before he died.

She said their relationship – which began in 2020 - was ‘difficult’ from the start and they would have arguments and there would be ‘pushing and shoving’.

The relationship ended on December 26 and the last time she saw him on December 31, she suspected he had been drinking and using cocaine.

She said Liam suffered from low mood, which was also heard in a report from his GP during the inquest.

A toxicology report showed both alcohol and cocaine were in Liam’s system when he died – but only at recreational levels which would not have contributed to his death.

Jean Harkin, assistant coroner, said: “It’s very clear from the evidence I have heard from the GP and Liam’s ex-partner that he did have low moods.

“It’s clear that anything found in his system did not affect his cause of death.

“The cause of death is clearly stated by the pathologist as hanging.”

Mrs Harkin recorded a conclusion of suicide.

Addressing his family, she added: “You said he was very affectionate.

“Sometimes it’s easy to lose sight of what the person was like, so try and leave court today with some of those memories.”

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