Inquest opens into the death of Chesterfield 'murder victim'
Philip Allen died from a head injury after being 'assaulted' outside Birchover court, where he lived, at around 9.15pm on June 27.
Jordan Maltby, 26, of Gloucester Road, Chesterfield, has been charged with murder in connection with the incident.
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Hide AdHis case has been adjourned until September 10 at Derby Crown Court.
The inquest into Mr Allen's death was opened by assistant coroner for Derbyshire, Mr Peter Nieto, at Chesterfield Coroner's Court this morning (Friday, August 16).
It adjourned to a later date so further investigation into Mr Allen's death can take place.