THERE were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a University of Derby student, a police officer has confirmed.
An inquest was today opened following the death of Christopher Bergeron, 19, who was found on Wednesday at the university's Kedleston Road campus by security staff.
It was reported that he had fallen from one of the buildings at the site.
Detective Constable James Carver, of Derbyshire police, told Derby and South Derbyshire Coroner's Court the room from which Mr Bergeron fell was locked from the inside.
He said: "We do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances at this time."
Security staff found the teenager on the ground at the foot of a tower shortly before 4pm.
Mr Bergeron, originally from Essex, was in his second year at the university studying for a degree in computer games programming.
He was taken to Royal Derby Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The inquest was formally opened and adjourned by assistant coroner Paul McCandless.
It comes after lots of messages of condolences were left for the student across the internet.
A spokeswoman for the university said everyone was "devastated" by Mr Bergeron's death.
She said: "We continue to work with Derbyshire police to provide all the assistance we can to their inquiries in order to fully understand what has happened.
"Chris was a hard-working and dedicated student who showed great enthusiasm and attitude towards his studies.
"Despite only being on the course for just over a year, his grades were indicative of his passion for game development; proving to be one of our brightest and best.
"Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends as they come to terms with this tragic event.
"We will continue to offer and provide support to anyone within our university community who feels that they need it."
On the Derby Telegraph's Facebook page, Michael Killackey said: "What a terrible thing to have had happen, and at this time of year, thoughts are with their family and friends."
Annie Withnall said: "This is really sad, whatever the circumstances."
In respect for Mr Bergeron, a computer games expo event scheduled that was due to take place on Friday afternoon at the university has been cancelled.
Professor Keith Horton, Dean of the Faculty of Business, Computing and Law, said: "The games team here at Derby are devastated by the loss of one of their students.
"Given that many of Chris's friends and tutors would have been involved in the event and will only just be starting to coming to terms with his death, we do not feel it appropriate to go ahead at this time. We hope to reschedule the event in the future."
