AN inquest has opened after the death of a man at a Winchester hostel.

Adam Pieri, 47, of Powell Road, Wickham, died on September 11 at Milford House in Christchurch Road.

Area coroner Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp opened the inquest at Winchester Coroners' Court on Tuesday January 9.

A cause of death was given as multiple drug toxicity. 

The full inquest will be held on January 6 next year.