A talented teenager who 'lit up the room' with his personality took his life in a secluded area close to his home just days after Christmas, an inquest heard.

Sixteen-year-old Nathaniel Hill was last seen on a Ring door bell camera leaving his mother's home in Bracknell at 4:47am on December 29 last year.

The promising young boxer, described as a fitness fanatic, had taken himself to a wooded area on Scott Terrace where he took his life, the coroner was told at an inquest into his death on Tuesday, September 3.

Hours later, he was found by a member of the public. The cause of death was found to be a cut to his neck. 

Berkshire coroner Heidi Connor heard that the young boxer's behaviour had changed shortly before Christmas, which was "concerning".

Detective Inspector Laura Al-Owaied of Thames Valley Police, told an inquest: "Gemma (his mother) called police on December 29 last year and told us that Nathaniel was missing.

"Gemma gave a very useful summary of her concerns."

The officer said there had been no reason to believe there was any third-party involvement in Nathaniel's suicide.

The coroner heard that the young boxer's behaviour had changed shortly before Christmas, which was "concerning".

In a statement Gemma described her son as a charismatic and talented boxer.

The statement, read out by Mrs Connor, said: "Nathaniel was extremely charismatic and had bundles of personality. He could light up a room in seconds with his contagious and charming smile.

"He was a fitness fanatic, he would train most days and was a talented boxer."

The teenager was also described as a lover of food and had a talent for coming up with nicknames for others.

The statement added om a tribute to her son: "In the hearts of those that love you, you will always be there."

Mrs Connor said: "The person who knew Nathaniel best, his mother, believes this was a deliberate act, citing his change in behaviour and his mental health history."

The coroner concluded that Nathaniel's death was caused by injuries to his neck.

"Nathaniel Hill died on December 29 last year in a wooded area off Scott Terrace, Bracknell, Berks. Nathaniel cut his neck and did this in a secluded area," she added.