Man making a film about sleeping rough found dead
A man making a film about sleeping rough has been found dead in Newcastle.
Man making a film about sleeping rough found dead in Newcastle
A man making a film about homelessness has been found dead in a derelict hostel in Newcastle.
26 year old Lee Halpin had intended to spend a week sleeping rough, as part of the film project.
He had hoped to win a place on a Channel Four course on investigative journalism.
Police investigating Mr Halpin's death have arrested two men on suspicion of supplying drugs.
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