Teenager fell to his death drunkenly climbing railway station wall

A teenager fell to his death after drunkenly climbing a railway station wall, an inquest has heard.

Nathan Carter, 18, was enjoying a night out with friends in Halifax, West Yorkshire, in the early hours of January 21 when he left a nightclub 'very drunk'.

He walked to Halifax train station and climbed a wall before falling off and banging his head on the ground causing a fatal injury, Bradford Coroner's Court was told.

Doctors found Nathan had taken cocaine that night and had 207mg of alcohol, per 100ml, in his blood stream, more than twice the legal limit for driving in the UK. 

The inquest heard he was known for enjoying a drink on a night out, having collapsed on two previous occasions and requiring medical assistance.

Nathan had been bar-hopping between two clubs named Maggie's and The Acapulco that night. 

Remembering her son, Nathan's mother said: 'The most loving, kind, funny son a Mum could ask for. I will miss your cuddles and smile forever. Sleep well my angel.'

While his father added: 'Dear Nathan my son. I'm extremely proud to call you that. You have left a hole which can never be filled. Love you till the end of time, love Dad.'

During the inquest, his family voiced their frustration that Maggie's had served him so much alcohol.  

Nathan was escorted out of Maggie's by the bouncers at 3.02am. 

He then ventured to Halifax Station, which was unmanned throughout the night, where he was seen on CCTV walking to the end of a platform.

A cyclist found Nathan's body later that morning, crumpled in an alleyway beside the train station. 

It is believed he climbed the high wall overlooking the alleyway, which is situated between the station and the Nestle factory, before falling to his death. 

West Yorkshire Police investigate Nathan's death but found no third-party involvement and made no recommendations. 

Paramedics pronounced him dead shortly after 5am.

Remembering Nathan, his aunt and cousins said: 'Nathan you lit up our lives with your kindness, humour and big smile.

'We will forever cherish our memories with you.'

Nathan was known for his love of football and often went to matches with his dad.

Nathan had played for Liversedge FC under 18s squad, who paid tribute to the left-winger during their cup tie with Golcar United.

Assistant Coroner Angela Brocklehurst recorded Nathan's cause of death as 'cognitive impairment' and a serious error of judgement.

Coroner Brocklehurst told his parents Rebecca and Phil to remember: 'The good times, happy times with laughter and their loving son.'