AN inquest into the death of a 20-year-old man who was allegedly stabbed at a bungalow in Hook has been formally opened.

A murder investigation was launched by Hampshire Constabulary after Dwayne Ayres, of Yateley, died in hospital following an incident in Holt Lane, Hook, in the early hours of Sunday, November 2.

A 24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder was released on bail until January 14.

Andrew Bradley, coroner for north east Hampshire, adjourned the inquest until January 15, next year.