Inquest hears how homeless man, 26, died in Manchester city centre car park

NewsGreater Manchester NewsCourts26-year-old Michael Heaton died in a car park11:40, 11 Aug 2026An inquest has been opened into the death of a homeless man found in a Manchester car park. Michael Heaton was found ‘unresponsive’ by a member of the public on New Wakefield Street in Manchester on Tuesday December 30, 2025.‌An inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death was opened at Coroner's Office in Manchester on Tuesday (August 11). A brief hearing was presided over by senior coroner of the Manchester City area, Zak Golombeck.‌Mr Golombeck confirmed that Mr Heaton died December 30, 2025 at the address of New Wakefield Street, Manchester.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterHe confirmed Mr Heaton’s date of birth as March 17, 1999 and