Football fan, 23, died from overdose in Thailand

A well-known football supporter died from an opioid overdose while on holiday in Thailand, an inquest has heard.

Connor Abbott, who lived in Thirsk, was found dead in his hotel room in the Phra Nakhon district of Bangkok on 22 September.

The 23-year-old's cause of death was given as morphine toxicity when his inquest opened at North Yorkshire Coroner's Court on Tuesday.

York City FC manager Adam Hinshelwood and the club's co-chairman Matt Uggla were among those to pay tribute to fan Mr Abbott following his death.

York City supporters' group the SC Block Reds also paid tribute to Mr Abbott, who they said had followed the club since he was a teenager.

"Home and away, we've had many laughs over the years", they wrote.

Mr Abbott worked at the Racha Thai Bistro restaurant in Thirsk, who described him as a "beloved member of our team".

"Connor dedicated many years of service to our bistro, leaving an indelible mark on everyone he encountered," the owners said in a social media post.

"His kindness, work ethic, and unwavering commitment will be greatly missed."

Jon Heath, the senior coroner for North Yorkshire, postponed the inquest until a date yet to be fixed.

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