A MAN found hanged at a New Forest beauty spot had been due in court over £2,000 rent arrears, an inquest heard.

Harvey Thompson, 48, was found by a walker in Ashley Walk car park, near Godshill, on October 29.

A court summons regarding unpaid rent arrears was discovered at Mr Thompson’s home at Pembridge House, Fordingbridge.

Coroner Keith Wiseman ruled that Mr Thompson had taken his own life.