A “LOVELY, caring” man was found dead in his barbershop by his mum and brother, an inquest heard today.

Lee Dixon was a well-known and loved figure in the Wareham community where he owned and ran Bond’s Barbershop.

The 29-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene despite the “best efforts” of his brother and a police officer who tried to revive him on the night of November 24, 2022.

Mr Dixon had had a history of mental health issues and was diagnosed with emotionally unstable personality disorder, bulimia, and Tourette’s syndrome.

The inquest held at Bournemouth Town Hall heard that he had been seeking help and previously told a psychiatrist he wanted to “sort out his head”.

Mr Dixon, also a former firefighter, was last seen socialising in the King’s Arms pub and “there was nothing about him that gave any cause for concern".

A toxicology report done after Mr Dixon’s death found blood alcohol levels “consistent to intoxication”.

The cause of death was ruled as suicide, the inquest heard.

HM coroner Richard Middleton said: “Mr Dixon died by a deliberate act done by himself intended to cause his death.

“My deepest sympathies and condolences to Mr Dixon’s family and friends for their sad loss.”

There was an “outpouring” of tributes for Mr Dixon after his death, with his uncle, Paul Rogers, calling him a “loving, caring person”.

Flowers were left outside his “pride and joy” barbershop and his colleagues paid tribute to someone who “brought plenty of banter, laughter and smiles”.

A well-known figure in the barbering community, Mr Dixon taught at the Mike Taylor Education Barber College and the Great British Barbering Academy.

He was well respected, having work published in industry magazines, working at barber and hair shows nationwide and winning awards for his work.

Mike Taylor of the college said his students “adored him”, and news of his death had “shocked and saddened” the community.

A fundraising page was set up by his family to support Mr Dixon’s young daughter, Remi.

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