A HOMELESS man who was sleeping in a tent in Dudley has been found dead.

Two PCSOs discovered the man's body in Priory Road, just after 1pm on Sunday, January 21.

His death is not believed to be suspicious but investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.

Councillor Laura Taylor, Dudley Council's cabinet member for housing, said: “The man was known to us as a rough sleeper and our officers had been out to visit him several times to offer assistance and shelter in a bid to help him."

She continued: "The council is part of a multi-agency group which includes social care and mental health professionals among others.

"It works with individuals we know are sleeping rough, with the sole aim of helping them off the streets.

"We are strongly committed to helping those who are genuinely homeless.”