A 44-year-old Llanidloes man who died of a drug overdose did not intend to take his own life, an inquest heard.

Robyn Owen, who lived with his parents on Hafren Terrace, was found by his brother in his bedroom on the afternoon of Saturday, February 15.

Nicolas Owen, who was also the last person to see him alive, said he was “instantly worried something was wrong” when he tried to rouse him and he wouldn’t move, the inquest heard.

“My worst fears were confirmed when the ambulance crew arrived a short time later,” he said.

Robyn was the youngest of three brothers and had a career in graphic design. He had lived in both London and Bristol before moving back to Mid Wales in 2010 to live with his parents – where he later became his mother’s carer.

The inquest, which took place on Friday, July 31, heard that crime scene investigators were initially involved in Robyn Owen’s death, but it was found that there were no suspicious circumstances, or another party, involved in his death.

A toxicology report found that Robyn Owen had several drugs in his system, two of which were at high enough levels to result in fatalities, and which were likely prescribed to his parents.

The inquest heard an “important” piece of evidence provided to the coroner from Robyn Owen’s GP, Dr Phillips.

The doctor said that Robyn Owen had been under the North Ceredigion Crisis Home Treatment Team and that he had previously overdosed on March 23, 2019, where he was then taken to A&E.

Dr Phillips said it was the first time he had overdosed, that he was not on any medication, and that he had regretted it. “He couldn’t remember anything about the incident,” he said. The coroner also heard that he had no suicide issues or intent.

The coroner, Graeme Hughes, said that there was no evidence that Robyn Owen intended the consequences of his actions or that he had any direct suicidal intent.

He said that there was no evidence from his brother, Nicolas Owen, who saw him regularly, that he had any intention of taking his life.

“This has satisfied me that the appropriate conclusion to reach in relation to Robyn Owen’s death is one of misadventure,” Mr Hughes said.

A misadventure conclusion is given when the death is accidental but risk was taken by the deceased.

Mr Hughes passed on his condolences to Robyn Owen’s family and friends.