THE inquest into the death of father-of-four Yassir Hussain has been opened.

Proceedings were officially opened and adjourned at Black Country Coroners Court on December 11 by Assistant Coroner Laura Nash.

The 34-year-old father-of-four from Lancashire died on December 4 on Central Drive, Lower Gornal, after he was found by police and paramedics with stab wounds.

The inquest has been adjourned until January 8 2019.