WELSH Labour politician Hefin David was found hanging at his home, the opening of an inquest into his death heard today.

Mr David, 47, who had served as the member of the Senedd for Caerphilly since 2016, was found dead in the Nelson area of Caerphilly on August 12. He would have turned 48 the next day.

An inquest into his death was opened at Gwent Coroner’s Court on Tuesday by area coroner Rose Farmer.

Ms Farmer said: “Mr David sadly passed away on August 12, he was discovered hanging at his home address.”

She said that the cause of his death was unknown, pending a toxicology report. Mr David was identified at the scene by his sister.

An inquest into his death will be held on April 7 2026.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called Mr David a “powerful voice for the people of Wales,” while Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan said he was an “outstanding politician” and a “much-loved member of the Labour family.”

His partner was Vikki Howells, the Cynon Valley MS and minister for further and higher education in the Welsh government.

In a statement, his family said: “It is clear from the very many messages we have received that Hefin was widely respected and held in genuine affection by the community he represented and by those he worked with during his many years of public service.

“We are very grateful to all those who have reached out to us since Hefin’s passing and ask now for privacy to grieve.”

Police were called to a report of a medical emergency at an address in Nelson area of Caerphilly at around 6.55pm on August 12.

Gwent Police said paramedics attended and confirmed that the man had died.