A POOLE mortgage adviser who went missing from his home was found dead from asphyxia in woodland eight days later, an inquest heard.

Owen Lavelle, 37, was reported missing from an address in Baverstock Road on December 29 after leaving on a bicycle overnight.

Assistant Dorset Coroner Brendan Allen was told Mr Lavelle's body was found in a wooded area between Talbot Avenue and Glenferness Avenue on January 6.

Police attended and concluded there were no suspicious circumstances.

The Bournemouth inquest was told he died of asphyxia. Mr Lavelle was married to finance administrator Gabrielle and his body was formally identified by his mother, Linda Lavelle.

The inquest was adjourned until July 27 to allow for further inquiries to be carried out.