A man who died after a disturbance at a city jeweller's died of heart disease and the effects of being restrained.

At an inquest opening into the death of Sam Diatta in Northallerton this morning (January 23), coroner, Jonathan Leach said that he had died of hypertensive heart disease and the effects of being restrained.

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The court heard that 39-year-old Sam, from Suffolk House in Lowther Street in The Groves in York, tragically died after a disturbance at Mappin and Webb jewellers in Coney Street last year.

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Hypertensive heart disease is a long-term condition that develops over many years in people who have high blood pressure.

The hearing was adjourned for a full inquest to take place at a later date.

North Yorkshire Police say that four men, who were initially arrested in connection with the report, have been interviewed and released on bail pending the results of police and medical investigations and they have now had their bail extended while the investigation continues.

As The Press reported at the time of the incident on July 26, North Yorkshire Police officers received several reports of a disturbance at the store and upon arrival a man was being restrained by a member of the shop staff and members of the public.

Unfortunately Sam began to have medical difficulties and was taken to York Hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead shortly after 6.40pm.

Anyone who witnessed the Mappin and Webb incident and has not yet come forward is asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for the Major Incident Team. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote incident number 405 of July 26.

North Yorkshire Police referred the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, but they have previously said they will not be investigating the police’s actions in response to the incident.