AN inquest has opened into the death of a Romsey man who died last week.

Joseph Godden, 28, of Westerling, died on Winchester Hill, Romsey, on Thursday, April 11.

Opening the inquest into his death at Winchester Crown Court, area coroner Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp said that the cause of death has been given as "trunk injuries" following a post-mortem on Monday, April 15.

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These injuries can occur when a fall forces the shoulder down and the head to the opposite side.

As previously reported, it was originally believed that Mr Godden had been involved in a hit-and-run collision with a vehicle.

However, following the post-mortem, officers no longer believe a vehicle was involved in his death.

Mrs Rhodes-Kemp adjourned the inquest to April 29 next year.

Last night there was a round of applause in the 28th minute at St Mary's Stadium during the Saints match against Preston in tribute to Mr Godden.