A MAN was found dead in Warrington town centre last night.

Emergency services cordoned off Bridge Street as they dealt with the incident at around 8.30pm yesterday, Tuesday.

Police and paramedics attended the scene.

And Cheshire Police have confirmed the death of a man this morning, Wednesday, which is not being treated as suspicious.

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The Warrington Guardian understands that his body was discovered in the doorway to Haniz World Buffet, a restaurant which is currently closed after being damaged by flooding last year.

A force spokesman said: “At 8.30pm on Tuesday, May 31, police received a call from the North West Ambulance Service reporting the death of a man on Bridge Street.

“His death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”