AN inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of a man following an incident outside a workingmen's club.

Terence Raisbeck, 53, of Beech Close, Brandon, near Durham, was found dead outside Ushaw Moor WMC in County Durham on Monday, April 16. He died in the early hours of Tuesday morning from brain injuries.

Russell Snowdon, 25, of Broom Crescent, Ushaw Moor, appeared at Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday charged with his murder. He was remanded into custody until July 4 for a plea and directions hearing.