'He was doomed... so many things went against him': Young man died the day after being released from prison

A young man died from the toxic effects of cocaine day after he was released from prison, an inquest heard.

Brandon Boothroyd, 23, from Middleton, was found dead in a corridor at a hostel in north Manchester in August last year.

His devastated family said he was 'looking forward to his future'.

Brandon had been taken to the probation service-approved premises after being released from HMP Hindley in Wigan.

An inquest into his death at Manchester Coroners' Court heard he died from the toxic effects of cocaine.

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In an emotional tribute, his dad Anthony Boothroyd said that despite his troubles, Brandon was a loving son and that his death had left his entire family 'broken'.

"He was a great lad. He had a heart of gold," he said.

"He idolised his mum and his nana was his world.

"He was cheeky, but loveable. He could drive you insane sometimes but that was him.

"There was no one like him. He was unique."

On the impact his death has had, Anthony said: "It's just devastating. We're broken.

"He was a positive person and was feeling really positive. He was looking forward to the future.

"He was always like that. I'm just gutted as he was so full of life.

"I just think he was doomed that day. So many things went against him.

"Life won't be the same without him."

Brandon, who suffered from ADHD as a child and attended a special school, previously worked as a labourer on building sites, the inquest heard.

He begun using drugs as a teenager.

Senior coroner Nigel Meadows said there was evidence Brandon's use of cocaine increased to a 'high level' and that he had started to experience mental health issues as a result.

He had served 'a number of custodial sentences' during his young life, the hearing was told.

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