STACKSTEADS: Former soldier Anthony McMullen died suddenly at his home, aged 46.

He had lived at West View, Stacksteads since leaving the army two years ago.

East Lancashire coroner David Smith opened and adjourned an inquest.

Mr McMullen is survived by his parents, a brother and a sister. Requiem mass at St Joseph's RC Church, Stacksteads on Thursday at 10am will precede cremation at Burnley.

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