AN INQUEST was opened and adjourned into thedeath of Keith Michael Roper, whose body was found in Windermere by lakewardens on Boxing Day.

Mr Roper, 41, of Luton, had beenmissing since November 26.

Police grew concerned when hisRover car was left at Waterhead for several days.

His body wasfound just north of the Low Wood jetties.

South Lakes coronerCyril Prickett adjourned the inquest after hearing evidence ofidentification.

Police are not treating the death assuspicious, Insp Tudor Griffiths told theGazette.