INQUESTS have been opened into the drug-related deaths of two young men.

Paul Firth, 19, of Vicarage Road, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, and Darren Mills, 28, of Fenby Avenue, Darlington, were found dead at the weekend.

The inquest heard that Mr Firth, who worked in a warehouse, was a fit and healthy, young man.

Mr Mills, who was single, was found dead on Saturday. Detective Constable Joanne Slater confirmed that there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. The deaths are not thought to be related.

South Durham and Darlington Coroner Colin Penna opened and adjourned the inquests until pathology reports had been completed.