Night worker killed himself after battling severe insomnia when moving to a day job
Marc Yeoman, 45, was given early shifts when starting his new job at B&Q warehouse but the new hours terribly affected his 'body clock' after being used to working at night
A NIGHT shift worker killed himself after suffering severe insomnia when moved to a day job, an inquest heard.
Marc Yeoman, 45, had taken a B&Q job with 5.30am starts, which affected his body clock.
Marc, of Fallowfield, Manchester, took an overdose of pain relief tablets, the city inquest was told.
The coroner reached a ruling conclusion that Marc Yeoman committed suicide.
Mr Yeoman was found dead at his home by his landlord after girlfriend Kate Tyler alerted him after she failed to get hold of him.
After complaining he was getting less than an hours sleep, Marc sent a final message to Kate wich read ‘xxx’ before taking an overdose.
The Manchester inquest heard Marc Yeoman was an active person and often went hill walking, but after moving to a day job he did not see Kate Tyler for weeks.
Kate said: “I think because he was the ‘new boy’ he was given early shifts and would have to get up at 5.30am. It was really difficult for him.
“The last four weeks we didn’t see each other. It was very upsetting for us both.
“We would keep in touch by texting, and every night we would say good night.”
For confidential emotional support call the Samaritans helpline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by dialling 116 123. The number is free to call from the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Visit the for more information.