AN inquest was opened yesterday into the death of a man at Lulworth Cove.

The body of 21-year-old Henry George Maunder from Waterlooville was found at Lulworth Cove on Friday November 1, the inquest at Bournemouth coroner's court heard.

Evidence was heard that the man died at Durdle Door on Wednesday October 23.

The cause of death was drowning.

The inquest has been adjourned to a later date.