Inquest finds celebrity hairstylist Darren Lacken died from cocaine overdose

Darren Lacken's sister, Andrea Lacken (pictured) became emotional as she recalled how he said he was quite tired and “burnt” from his business when he called to stay overnight the previous evening. Picture: Colin Keegan

Well-known Dublin hairstylist, Darren Lacken, died as a result of a cocaine overdose at his family home 14 months ago, an inquest has heard.

Post-mortem results revealed at a sitting of Dublin District Coroner’s Court showed the award-winning stylist and co-owner of Crow Street Collective salon in Temple Bar in Dublin had “lethal levels” of the drug in his body.