Police have named a homeless man who was tragically found dead in city public toilets yesterday morning as Stephen Puddicombe.
Police have this morning confirmed that the identity of the 62-year-old was confirmed by city council and police officials as Mr Puddicombe was known to them.
It is thought the gentleman was of no fixed abode at the time of his death.
Officers confirmed that his death is not being treated as suspicious.
A file is now being prepared for the coroner.
Police and ambulance paramedics were called to King William Street public toilets near Sidwell Street at around 9.50am on Friday, January 2. It is understood Mr Puddicombe was found by a toilet supervisor.
A spokesperson for South West Ambulance Service said that paramedics performed CPR on him at the scene but were unable to revive him.
He was taken away by ambulance.
Following the news, Exeter city centre PCSO Sarah Giles tweeted: "Sad times, the homeless chap who was my first ever name check has been found dead. Winter is the worst time to be homeless #Exeter #Police"
