A MAN found dead in his north Dorset flat after friends became concerned for his welfare died of a heroin overdose, an inquest heard.

Nigerian-born Nicholas Reynell, 58, was found dead in St Paul's Flats in Sherborne on October 8, a Bournemouth inquest heard.

Assistant Dorset Coroner Brendan Allen heard drugs paraphernalia was found at the scene. There are no suspicious circumstances.

The inquest was adjourned until July 15 next year to allow for further inquiries to be carried out.