A YOUNG man took his own life after losing money to scammers, an inquest has heard.
Keiron Mullins Bunn, 18, had been to work at McDonald’s as usual in February last year.
An inquest at Middlesbrough Town Hall heard how the budding mechanic left at around 11pm.
Assistant coroner Benjamin Haigh said a colleague had described Keiron as his usual “funny, chatty self” before his death.
However the student at Middlesbrough College sent a group message to his friends.
The Eston teenager was discovered in woodland a short time later.
Messages were found after his death that showed Keiron had fallen victim to a financial scammer and lost his money.
Mr Haigh said: “It is very poignant as to how these messages had made him feel.”
Keiron, who had dreams of having his own garage, was described as always having a smile.
His devastated family said: “An amazing young man, so caring, funny and kind.
“He loved the outdoors, mountain biking, watersports and walking the family’s two dogs.
“Like any young man, he enjoyed a good night out, but never got into any trouble.”
The assistant coroner recorded a verdict of suicide.
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