A SUSPECTED assault did not contribute to the death of a 23-year-old man, a post mortem found.

Three people were arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm following the death of Eiran Charlie Hamilton in April 2019, but no charges came to court.

Eiran had been found unresponsive and surrounded by pills, and was airlifted to Southampton General Hospital, were he was put into an induced coma and later died.

However, witnesses said he had earlier stumbled or been kicked down some stairs at a multi-occupancy residence.

Eiran's inquest was held by Island coroner Caroline Sumeray on Friday.

Mrs Sumeray said due to the unusual circumstances and the initial concern that the death could have been caused by somebody else, she ordered an in-depth Home Office post mortem.

The results came back that the death was caused by a cerebral hypoxia (lack of oxygen) — a recognised complication of drug intoxication — and mixed drug intoxication of morphine (significant amount), Pregabalin and diazepam — all central nervous system depressants.

Also in his system were cocaine and cannabinoids.

The death was consistent with drug use and although "long-term opportunist drug user" Eiran had some head and spine injuries, they had not contributed to his death.

Mrs Sumeray said the facts didn't conclusively point to anyone being responsible.

One of the witnesses, who Mrs Sumeray wanted to speak to for more information, had since died of a drug overdose.

She said: "Eiran's death was entirely self-induced due to drugs. You play Russian roulette every time you take these types of drugs."

Eiran's parents, Tracey and Ian, had tried to get help for their son for his substance abuse, alcohol use and low self esteem.

They felt Isle of Wight mental health services had let him down and they paid for him to get help in London.

She said: "There doesn't seem enough support for young adults. We felt we were hitting our heads against a wall."

The family said a nurse at SevenAcres mental health unit at St Mary's Hospital told Eiran going cold turkey wasn't a good idea and he should buy tablets off the street — a claim which was investigated.

Mrs Sumeray said: "How can a professional mental health worker suggest someone should satisfy addiction by going out and buying drugs on the street?"

An IW NHS Trust representative, who led the investigation, said the primary concern was that Eiran shouldn't go cold turkey, but at no stage was Eiran told to buy illegal drugs.

However, Mrs Sumeray said whether it was implied, or explicitly said, either way it was 'appalling' and if Eiran had needed medication he should have been given it properly.

The trust lawyer told the inquest she was concerned the nurse was not present to give his evidence first hand.

Eiran's parents, of Wyatts Lane, Cowes, said if the services had worked together, and Eiran's case had been followed through properly, he might have had the help he needed.

His mother said Eiran loved music and football, and supported Liverpool FC. He was an electrician's mate, working for his father.

She said he had signs of Aspergers, didn't have a lot of confidence and did silly things, not always knowing when enough was enough.

Mrs Hamilton told the County Press: "Eiran was loving and kind and had a heart of gold."

A drug related death was the inquest conclusion.