Inquest told Prodigy star Keith Flint died from hanging

An inquest has heard that Prodigy star Keith Flint died as the result of hanging

The 49-year-old was found dead at his home in the Essex hamlet of North End on March 4

Coroner's officer Lynsey Chaffe told a two-minute hearing in Chelmsford o that Flint's provisional medical cause of death is hanging

A post-mortem examination was carried out at Broomfield Hospital andthe provisional medical cause of death was recorded as hanging.

Ms Chaffe said this remains under investigation while toxicology reports areawaited. Senior coroner for Essex Caroline Beasley-Murray opened and adjourned the inquest until July 23 for a full hearing.

Flint's bandmate Liam Howlett said in an earlier Instagram post that Flint"took his own life".

The singer rose to fame in the Brit Award-winning electronic band in the 1990s and was known for hits including Firestarter and Breathe.

They released their latest album No Tourists in November, their seventhconsecutive number one record.

He was described in a statement by Howlett and fellow bandmate Maxim as "atrue pioneer, innovator and legend".

They said Flint was their "brother and best friend" and "he will be forevermissed".

He had participated in the 5k Chelmsford Central parkrun on March 2, posting a personal best time of 21.22.