A HOMELESS man who had been given a place to shelter in Oxford has died.

The death of the 53-year-old Polish national was announced by Oxford City Council yesterday (October 8).

The man, who has not been named, had been living in O'Hanlon House, a hostel run by the charity Homeless Oxfordshire.

According to an announcement from the council, which has a duty to look after homeless people, the man was being helped through its 'adult homeless pathway'.

He was taken to the John Radcliffe on Thursday, September 17 after falling unwell, and then died on Tuesday, September 22 after 'his condition worsened', according to the council.

The council's cabinet member for affordable housing, Mike Rowley, made the announcement on behalf of the council.

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He said: “I am sorry to have to tell you about the recent death of a man in our adult homeless pathway. On Thursday 17 September a 53-year old Polish national who had been living in O’Hanlon House since 2016 was admitted to the John Radcliffe after falling unwell. Sadly, his condition worsened and he died in hospital on Tuesday 22 September. The John Radcliffe has notified next of kin.

“I would like to extend my condolences to his family and friends. To protect his privacy and out of respect for friends and relatives, the council will make no further comment on this man’s death.”

In September a different homeless man, a 65-year-old British national was found dead in his tent in Oxford.

And in April, the council announced the death of two other rough sleepers.