TRIBUTES have been paid to a ‘loving young man’ with an ‘infectious personality’ at an inquest into his death.

Paris Vincent Blades, of Lewin Street in Middlewich, died in the early hours of August 18 this year, after being found in Anderton Nature Park in Northwich.

An inquest at Warrington Coroners Court on December 13 heard emergency services in Northwich set out to locate the 31-year-old late on August 17, after receiving a call from him at 10.27pm before the line cut off.

A police drone and helicopter were called out to assist with the search.

Paris, who worked as an executive chef at The Shrewsbury Arms pub in Little Budworth, was found in woodland and advanced life support was commended by paramedics, taking over from police officers who had been performing CPR.

Sadly, he was pronounced dead just after midnight, in the very early hours of August 18.

A detective sergeant confirmed Paris’ wallet contained hand-written notes, including one referencing his desire to be an organ donor.

Following his death, the pub paid tribute to Paris on social media, saying: “Paris was a huge part of our team and will be greatly missed by all members of staff and customers.”

They shared a link to a GoFundMe page set up by Paris’ mum, Carmen Blades, raising funds for his funeral and suicide prevention charity Papyrus.

During the inquest, Mrs Blades said she had never known him to have suicidal thoughts, in a statement read by area coroner, Claire Welch.

She found out on August 17 he had text his work saying he was ill and wouldn’t be coming in.

He was then seen driving off on his motorbike – which is still missing.

Mrs Blades described her son as as a ‘loving young man’ who always saw the good in people, with an ‘infectious personality’.

Reading from the statement, Ms Welch added Paris was very generous to his family and friends and had achieved the status of executive chef.

Ms Welch confirmed Paris’ medical cause of death was asphyxia due to self-suspension.

She said: “It’s clear in the evidence he did an intentional act and that is what ended his life.

“But there is a huge lack of any evidence that he was, or ever had, exhibited any suicidal thoughts or tendencies.”

Ms Welch did point to how the location Paris had chosen was ‘dark and secluded’ and the letters on his person.

“However, what makes my decision-making more difficult is the call to the emergency services,” she said, telling the court ‘we’ll sadly never know’ why he made that call.

Her conclusion was ‘hanging of unascertained intent’.

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