A RETIRED brewery worker died from a fractured neck after falling down the stairs at his home, an inquest heard.

The body of Gordon Ewan Bibby, 44, was discovered on January 5 behind the front door of the house in Infirmary Street, Blackburn.

A post mortem examination revealed he was about three times over the legal drink-drive limit prior to his death.

Alan Bibby, of Manxman Road, Blackburn, confirmed his brother had suffered a similar fall five years ago resulting in him become unsteady on his feet.

East Lancashire coroner Andre Rebello recorded a verdict of accidental death.

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