BRADFORD Royal Infirmary is investigating after a man died following a fall at the hospital.

An inquest into the death of Steven Cornforth opened yesterday. It heard that he never regained consciousness after falling, and died at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) on December 7.

The 43-year-old, of Wallingford Mount, Allerton, was transferred to LGI from Bradford on November 23.

The inquest opening heard that he had a history of alcoholism and had suffered falls before. His inquest was adjourned until April 14, 2015.