A homeless man has been found dead at an emergency housing site in Swindon.
Emergency services were called to Swindon Night Shelter on Queens Drive today (Friday).
Police and the ambulance service attended following reports of an unresponsive male at the location, just metres from Swindon Ambulance Station.
The man, aged in his 40s, was declared dead at the scene.
Wiltshire Police confirmed that officers responded to a “sudden death” at the address.
“There are no suspicious circumstances and our thoughts are with his family”, a spokesperson said.
Officers remained on scene for several hours, with a private ambulance collecting the man’s body at around 3.30pm.
Working with the council, Swindon Night Shelter offers emergency accommodation to homeless people.
It’s Haven Day Centre also welcomes the homeless and vulnerable for breakfast, lunch and to access other vital facilities – like computers and showers.
