An inquest into the death of a man suspected of being involved in an armed robbery opened today. He died following an incident when a man was restrained by members of the public after a robbery at a Co-op store in Ashby town centre.

Further tests are being carried out to establish the cause of Shane Bryant's death, North Leicestershire Coroner's Court was told in a brief hearing.

The 29-year-old, from Birmingham, died in hospital on Saturday after taking ill at the scene of a raid on Thursday July 13.

A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, which Leicestershire Police said was "to allow officers to carry out a prompt and balanced investigation". He has now been released from custody, pending further enquiries.

At the opening of the inquest, North Leicestershire Coroner Trevor Kirkman said: "The purpose of the hearing this morning is to open formally the inquest and to receive evidence of identification.

"I have a statement from Stephen Belcher, of Derbyshire Constabulary, who confirms that on the July 15 he examined a number of fingerprints and was able to establish from corresponding prints that the deceased was Shane Bryant.

"At the moment I do not have a full post-mortem report. Tests are being undertaken and I understand will take some time.

"Until those have been dealt with, it will not be possible for the forensic pathologist to produce a full report to me.

"Investigations are also continuing in relation to the circumstances of the death - I understand that is an extensive process. I therefore propose to adjourn the inquest."

The hearing will resume on October 10.