A 49-YEAR-OLD woman was found dead in bed at her Nelson home, an inquest was told.

Shirley Benyon, of Colbran Street, had previously complained of feeling ill before she was found on July 2.

A post mortem examination was carried out by Doctor Sazman who found small quantities of paracetamol in her system.

He told the inquest held at Burnley Magistrates the cause of death was bronchopneumonia.

Richard Taylor East Lancashire Coroner recorded a verdict of death by natural causes.