A 23-YEAR-old labourer - who went missing after a night out - took his own life, an inquest has found.

Adam Turner, of Hampshire Drive, Pembroke Dock, was found by police near Ferry Woods on Monday, October 17, 2016.

He was reported missing by his family at around 10am on Sunday, October 16, following a number of concerning text messages to his aunt, Karen Jones.

In a telephone conversation with Ms Jones at around 7am on Sunday, Mr Turner was “sobbing, crying and highly emotional”.

He was concerned about his relationship with Leah Jones, with whom he had an argument at Paddles nightclub the previous night.

The couple – who had previously dated for two years – had enjoyed drinks with friends earlier in the evening, but after the disagreement Miss Jones decided to continue her birthday celebrations at Circles nightclub in Milford Haven.

Mr Turner also went to Circles, and between 3am and 3.30am spoke to Miss Jones, who was annoyed he had followed her there.

She said she did not recall the details, but did not believe they were arguing.

A short time later he was seen smoking a cigarette outside, and at around 4.30am had a verbal altercation with a man outside the club, before getting into a taxi with two friends.

The three returned to Pembroke in search of a house party, but failed to find one, so together walked from Main Street to Pembroke Dock.

As they were walking, Mr Turner seemed preoccupied with his mobile phone and appeared to be texting someone.

At Pembroke Road, Mr Turner said he could no longer be bothered to find a house party and was going home.

He was last seen walking towards Pembroke Dock.

Between 5.45am and 6.30am, he sent “concerning” text messages to several people, including his aunt.

After frantic attempts to contact him, Mr Turner phoned her, and Mrs Jones tried to establish where he was and reason with him about his relationship.

She pleaded with him to listen to her, but Mr Turner ended the conversation.

At around the same time, he also tried to contact Miss Jones but was unsuccessful.

A thorough search was launched, and at around 4pm on Monday police found Mr Turner in a secluded wooded area at Ferry Woods.

Due to the remote location and difficult terrain, the coastguard was tasked to help recover his body.

He was examined by a paramedic and declared dead.

A post mortem examination found alcohol levels of 129 milligrams per 100ml of blood, roughly 1.5 times the legal drink-driving limit.

Mark Layton said this was not an excessive level, adding “many people drive that much over the limit”.

No drugs or medication were detected.

The cause of death was recorded as hanging.

From the evidence, coroner Mark Layton said it appeared Mr Turner was “finding it difficult to cope with some personal issues” and took deliberate steps to end his life.

He recorded a conclusion of suicide.

If you are struggling to cope, and feel your emotions are getting on top of you, visit the Samaritans website.

Available 24 hours a day, Samaritans provides confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.

You can also call 116 123.