Coroner of Inquests Jayne Hughes this afternoon opened and adjourned the inquest into the death of Craig Jack Anderson.

Mr Anderson was a prisoner at the Isle of Prison at the time of his death.

The road surfacing assistant died on Friday November 25 and was 28 years old.

A statement from the island’s police said there was no evidence of suspicious circumstances or the involvement of a third party in Mr Anderson’s death.

Mrs Hughes adjourned the inquest to a date yet to be determined. When it does resume, the inquest will be heard by a jury, as is typical for any death of a person in custody.

Addressing Mr Anderson’s mother, who was in court, Mrs Hughes said: ‘I do understand how difficult it has been for you and will be in the coming weeks and months.’ 

She also extended her condolences to his wider friends and family.