A "TORTURED soul" took his own life, an inquest heard.

Declan Cameron Patterson-Jones, 21, was found dead at his home address on Bersham Road in Wrexham on June 26, 2020.

At County Hall in Ruthin on Monday (December 7), a full inquest was held into Mr Patterson-Jones' death.

It heard that on the afternoon of June 26, a friend of Mr Patterson-Jones found him dead at his property in an apparent act of self-harm.

Police and members of the ambulance service attended, and the death was confirmed at 2.08pm.

The inquest heard that Mr Patterson-Jones had a history of mental health issues and had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

He had also been diagnosed with ADHD and had autism in the form of Aspergers syndrome.

Mr Patterson-Jones' mental health issues are said to have started at a young age, and he is said to have self-harmed but lied to family members when asked about he came about his injuries.

A statement read out on behalf of Mr Patterson-Jones' mother, Beverly, said that the outcome "could have different if he had received more support".

The inquest heard that Mr Patterson-Jones had not been taking the medication prescribed for his bipolar disorder for "three to four weeks" prior to his death.

He expressed thoughts of suicide to his mother and a friend the day before his death, but the latter said he "didn't see it [his death] coming" in a statement read out to the court.

A post-mortem examination into Mr Patterson-Jones' death found no evidence of alcohol in his system, and only traces of amphetamine and cannabis.

A pathologist's provisional cause of death was recorded as hanging.

Recording a conclusion of suicide, John Gittins, senior coroner for North Wales East and Central, said the apparent act of self-harm was "more than just a cry for help" as he did it in a location where he wouldn't likely have been found.

Mr Patterson-Jones is described by family members as a "tortured soul" who was "at war with the world" - having "anger" issues surrounding "relationships and his sexuality".

They say they are "devastated" by his passing.

Anyone having thoughts of self-harm can Samaritans' 24-hour helpline on 116 123.