AN inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of a patient at a North-East mental hospital.

Keven George Knowles, 29, of Sunderland, was found dead in his bedroom at Cherry Knowle Hospital, Ryhope, on October 8.

Detectives are conducting an inquiry into Mr Knowles' death on behalf of Sunderland Coroner Martin Shaw, but have said there were no suspicious circumstances.