A DEPRESSED man died by suicide by inhaling butane and propane gas, an inquest was told on Tuesday (May 22).

Alan McArthur, a 47-year-old safety engineer from Yatesbury, near Cherhill, took his own life in a quiet country lane near Bath.

Avon Coroner's Court heard the bachelor suffered from depression but had not sought helpA from his GP.

Mr McArthur was found at 6.35pm in Seven Acres Lane, Batheaston, on March 1, after committing suicide by self-asphyxiation.

Mr McArthur was unmarried and had no children. He left a note for his parents, who attended the inquest.

Avon Coroner Myfanwy Buckeridge concluded that Mr McArthur committed suicide.

If you suffer from depression and have been affected by this article, please contact the Samaritans on 08457 909090, or by email at jo@samaritans.org or got to www.samaritans.org for advice and help.