Man found in a bin in Northampton town centre died after being seriously injured during incident involving lorry
A man has died after being seriously injured during a ‘non suspicious’ death in Northampton town centre.
The incident happened in a quiet area of Wellington Street just after 3am on Friday, October 31, according to police, where the man had been in an industrial bin.
In a video being circulated on social media – which Chronicle & Echo has seen but chosen not to publish – the man can be seen in the back of a bin lorry.
A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: “Police officers were called to an incident involving a bin lorry in Wellington Street, Northampton, just after 3am on October 31.
“Sadly, a man sustained serious injuries as a result and died in hospital on November 6.”
“There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and we have prepared a report for the coroner. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.”
Waste contractor Veolia – which manages commercial bins in the town – said it was ‘deeply saddened’ by the incident.
A spokesperson said: “We are deeply saddened by this incident which has tragically resulted in the loss of a life.
"Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with the loved ones of the person who has passed away.
“Our driver acted quickly at the scene and we will continue to support them. We have fully cooperated with the police during their investigation.
"Sadly, in the winter months we see an increase in the number of people taking shelter in bins. We will continue to work with colleagues and clients to raise awareness of this."
Editor’s note: This article has been amended. The original article reported that the man was homeless. This was based on information available at the time. The article also stated that he was sleeping in the bin. We have been asked to make clear that the man was not homeless and had a permanent residence and a strong, supportive family network. We are happy to make this clarification and apologise for any upset caused.