No concerns from tree inspection ahead of tragedy

Investigations have taken place after the death of a homeless man crushed by a falling tree branch while sleeping rough in a tent at Blackpool's Revoe Park.

- by Matthew Calderbank

The man, aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to the park early on Monday morning.

Floral tributes have been placed next to the tree which partially snapped during strong winds and struck the man as he was sleeping inside his tent at around 5am.

He was described as a "sound bloke" by local resident Mark Thornton, who spoke to him while walking his dog in the park the day before his shocking death.