Devastation as dad-of-three, 28, dies suddenly

The family of a much-loved young dad died of a cocaine overdose say he 'brought the sunshine with him wherever he went.'

Father-of-three Joshua Ruscoe, 28, from Stockport, was found not breathing at a house in Reddish after taking the drug with friends, an inquest into his death was told.

He was rushed to the hospital but could not be saved.

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His brother, Dale Ruscoe, said his death had come as a 'devastating shock' to his family and that they now wanted to know 'what transpired and why' to get closure.

Following the hearing, Dale, speaking on behalf of his family, paid a heartwarming tribute to his brother.

"Joshua was a doting father, loving partner, hard-working, motivated, driven, caring, and considerate with a huge heart," he said.

"He was a cheeky charming character who brought the sunshine with him wherever he went with a smile that could brighten up anybody's day.

"He was equipped with a warm embrace that made you feel loved.

"He was spontaneous funny approachable and friendly, every moment with him was full of laughter and love.

"As a son and a brother we could not have asked for more. He will be dearly missed."

In the months leading up to his death in June last year, Joshua had been struggling with severe mental health problems, the hearing heard.

Giving evidence at the hearing, Dale said his brother, Joshua, who worked in telecommunications, was "always a very positive, confident, cheeky, happy-go-lucky guy."

"He was a good lad who had good values and good morals," he said.

However, the inquest heard there was a change in his mental health and wellbeing which deteriorated over a period of six months from the Autumn of