A 23-year-old man found hanged had failed to get into the army, an inquest heard.

Tragic Jonathan Peacock had suffered from depression and had been prone to self-harm, Bradford Coroner’s Court heard yesterday.

The court was told that Mr Peacock, then aged 18, had wanted to join the forces and had undergone training in Huddersfield.

But Mr Peacock, of Cemetery Road, Heckmondwike was denied entry after failing a medical, the inquest heard.

The dad-of-one and crown green bowler become a regular cannabis user and had become prone to anxiety, depression and self-harm, the court was told.

On one occasion Mr Peacock, who had suffered a stormy relationship with his girlfriend, was found in a tree with a noose around his neck.

A friend manage to talk him down and Mr Peacock was sectioned under mental health law and admitted to The Dales mental health unit, next to Calderdale Royal Infirmary.

The court heard he had been admitted to hospital following an overdose of the now illegal stimulant drug M-Cat and had also been a patient at the Priestley Unit, at Dewsbury District Hospital (DDH). The unit treats patients suffering acute mental health problems.

Approximately two months before his death he had attended DDH feeling suicidal.

Mr Peacock was discovered hanging in Fieldhead House, Chidswell Lane, Dewsbury, on January 9, by a schoolboy who had been playing in the derelict Victorian mansion.

West Yorkshire Coroner, Oliver Longstaff, concluded that Mr Peacock had intentionally ended his life.

Mr Longstaff said: “I am satisfied on the balance of probability that Jonathan has done this at his own hand.

“He has gone to a place which he clearly knows well and it being a deserted and derelict property.

“He went there at a time when he would not have been found for some time.”

Mr Longstaff added: “I am satisfied that Jonathan knew what the consequences of his actions would be.”

Helplines and websites

If you’re struggling to cope with mental health issues here are some of the ways you can access help.

Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org.

Childline (0800 1111) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won’t show up on your phone bill.

PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal.

Depression Alliance is a charity for people with depression. It doesn’t have a helpline, but offers a wide range of useful resources and links to other relevant information. http://www.depressionalliance.org/

Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying. http://studentsagainstdepression.org/