Tributes paid to forklift driver as fundraiser launched to repatriate his body

Nerijus Merkevičius, 38, was found dead at his home on October 28.

Born in Lithuania, Mr Merkevičius had been living on North Everard Street and worked locally as a forklift driver.

An inquest opening held at Norfolk Coroner’s Court this week heard that Mr Merkevičius died from a physical act that ended his life.

His body was formally identified by a family friend.

A full inquest to determine the official cause of death will take place in May next year.

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