A man battling with his mental health sent a message to the police shortly before taking his own life, an inquest has revealed.
Jennon Freeman, 31, from Bacup, Lancashire, was sadly found lifeless on a rural track near Hebden Bridge Gold Club on September 16, last year. His family shared that he was “incredibly troubled” when he took his own life and was on police bail at the time.
Details regarding the police investigation were not disclosed during the inquest, which took place on December 31. However, the hearing revealed that his bail conditions prohibited him from seeing his daughter.
Jennon’s family believed that the rule was the “reason he could not bear his life” as they scrutinised Lancashire Police. His mother Charlotte said in an emotional statement : “The bail conditions imposed by police that prevented him from seeing his daughter was the reason he could not bear his life.”
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Jennon Freeman outside of Manchester Crown Court
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Freeman was found dead near Hebden Bridge Golf Club
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She said her son’s marriage had broken down and he found it ‘intolerable’ that he had no contact with his daughter, reports Yorkshire Live. Jennon’s parents said they tried to ‘check in’ with their son as he was away from his family. “He said he was fine,” said Charlotte. “We knew he was terrified.”
On the final day of his life, Jennon had found it “extremely hard” and he could no longer keep the pain hidden, said Charlotte. She said her son had changed his will a month before his death which she believed indicated his intentions.
The inquest heard that Jennon’s body was found by police in the early hours of the morning after he had sent a delayed emergency text to West Yorkshire Police which included details of his location and his intentions. Officers attended the scene and found his body and a suicide note near a Ford van.
Assistant coroner Laura Fox described Jennon as a much-loved man. She said: “Mr Freeman was on police bail at the time. His mum Charlotte told me that the last day of his life was extremely hard for him. The pain he was in could not be hidden.” The coroner said Jennon had “felt that the only way to deal with matters and end the pain was to take his own life.”
The coroner recorded a suicide verdict, describing what Jennon had done to himself as a ‘very definite act’ that involved preparation and premeditation. She offered her condolences to Jennon’s family and friends who were in court, telling them: “I’m really so very sorry for your loss. Think of the good times – I am sure you have many.”
If you’re struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch.