Welsh minister left note for his family

A Welsh politician accused of sexual misconduct left a note for his family apologising for letting them down, his inquest has heard.

Welsh Assembly member Carl Sargeant, 49, was found hanged by his wife Bernadette at the family home in Connah’s Quay, North Wales.

His death on 7 November last year came four days after being sacked from his role as cabinet secretary for communities and children. Mr Sargeant was also suspended from the Labour Party over sex misconduct allegations.