A North Yorkshire man who was apparently fit and healthy died of sudden adult death syndrome, an inquest heard.

David Noble, who worked at McCain's, in Scarborough, collapsed outside work at about 6.30am on February 27. Coroner Michael Oakley told an inquest yesterday that he believed the 41-year-old, from Filey, had died of the rare condition. He recorded a verdict of death due to natural causes.

Updated: 11:17 Thursday, June 12, 2003