Probe into death at Plymouth centre for homeless

AN INVESTIGATION is underway after a body was found at a Devonport hostel.

The body of a man, believed to be aged 41, was discovered in a bedroom of The Salvation Army's Devonport House Lifehouse yesterday.

A spokesperson for the Devonport House Lifehouse confirmed the man's body had been taken away by the coroner.

A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 11.24am yesterday and a man was found deceased in a private bedroom.

Business Cards From Only £10.95 Delivered www.myprint-247.co.uk

myprint-247

View details

Print voucher

Our heavyweight cards have FREE UV silk coating, FREE next day delivery & VAT included. Choose from 1000's of pre-designed templates or upload your own artwork. Orders dispatched within 24hrs.

Terms: Visit our site for more products: Business Cards, Compliment Slips, Letterheads, Leaflets, Postcards, Posters & much more. All items are free next day delivery. www.myprint-247.co.uk

Contact: 01858 468192

Valid until: Sunday, June 30 2013

"An ambulance was called and the next of kin was due to be informed.

"It is not believed to be suspicious at this time. Police are continuing to determine his cause of death."

Residents were in shock at the discovery.

One Devonport resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said: "I can't believe that, that's so sad to hear. You just hope he didn't suffer."

Devonport House is located on Park Avenue and is a 60 bed homeless Centre dealing with single homeless males over the age of 18.