AN inquest has been opened into the death of a Dudley man who drowned at a Worcestershire reservoir.

Michael Cross, aged 69, of Kidderminster Road, Dudley, was found dead on Sunday September 13 at Trimpley Reservoir at Eymore Green, Trimpley, near Bewdley.

An inquest into his death was opened at Black Country Coroner's Court in Oldbury on Monday (September 28).

The cause of death was given as drowning - and he also had heart disease.

Area coroner for the Black Country Joanne Lees adjourned proceedings until November 9 when a full inquest will be held.