Emmerdale star Frazer Hammill died by suicide after he was arrested by police, an inquest has heard.

The ‘talented and kind-hearted’ soap star was found dead in his home aged 41 on December 30 last year – a day after being questioned by the Lancashire Police force.

Emmerdale star Frazer Hammill (pictured) died by suicide after he was arrested by police, an inquest has heard

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