A MAN who died following a fire on Prestatyn’s High Street last week has been identified.

Tony Anthony Ambrose Handy, of Plas Gorffwysta, Prestatyn, died aged 65 on Monday, August 12.

The inquest into Mr Handy’s death was opened at County Hall, Ruthin today (August 20).

Mr Handy, born in Birmingham and a builder by occupation, was pronounced deceased at 4.40am at 12 High Street, Prestatyn on August 12.

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He was formally identified by a hospital wristband and photo identification.

The inquest opening heard that, at 2.41am, North Wales Police received a report from North Wales Fire and Rescue Service regarding an ongoing fire at 12 High Street.

Kate Robertson, assistant coroner for North Wales (East and Central), said: “It seems there were members of the public passing by when they noticed a fire at the property.

“North Wales Fire and Rescue Service were contacted. Sadly, Mr Handy was found deceased within the property.”

A post-mortem examination was undertaken on August 14, and a provisional cause of death for Mr Handy has been deferred pending further investigations.

Ms Robertson adjourned the inquest to a date to be fixed.

*Two men were arrested in connection with the fire, but were later released without charge, and are no longer under police investigation.

Chief Superintendent Simon Williams said last week: "Following a post-mortem examination and further CCTV enquires, this incident is not being treated as suspicious, and we are not seeking to speak to anyone else in connection with it.”