A man who was sleeping rough in Liverpool city centre has died.
Merseyside Police confirmed that Ian Roberts passed away on Wednesday, January 8 with no suspicious circumstances connected to the incident.
Prior to his death, the 52-year-old is understood to have spent time living in temporary accommodation.
An appeal has now been launched to trace Mr Roberts’ next of kin.
“The Liverpool & Wirral Coroner’s Office are appealing for contact information regarding the next of kin for the late Ian Roberts,” read a police statement.
“Mr Roberts, 52, of no fixed abode, sadly died on Wednesday 8 January in Liverpool city centre. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
“If anyone has any contact information regarding a next of kin or family member please contact coroners investigation officer Katherine on Tel: 0151 351 0318 or email hmcoroner@liverpool.gov.uk.”