Police have provided a major update into the investigation of a homeless man’s death.

Leszek Migdal, also known as Peter, died on August 19 last year.

A murder investigation was launched the following month and a 46-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with Leszek’s death.

But officers from Hampshire Constabulary confirmed the death is no longer being treated as suspicious, and the man has been released with no further action.

A file will be now prepared for the coroner and officers will continue to make enquiries to assist in determining the circumstances of Peter’s death.

Detective Superintendent David West, who has been leading the investigation, said: "Our thoughts remain with Peter's family at this very difficult time.

"Our team have worked tirelessly to determine the circumstances of Peter’s death and his final moments and provide his family with the answers they have been seeking about what happened to him.

"As part of our enquiries, we did make an arrest on suspicion of murder, which was done on the basis of the information available to us and to enable us to conduct a full and thorough investigation into what had taken place.

"I want to thank everyone who has come forward to assist us with information throughout the course of our enquiries."

Officers were called to Shirley Road shortly after midday on August 19 last year by South Central Ambulance Service.

This followed reports of a concern for welfare.

A short time later 52-year-old Peter was pronounced dead at the scene.

Tributes poured in for Peter in the weeks that followed his death, with some describing it as an ‘awful tragedy’.

Leszek’s sister said at the time that her 'beloved' brother's death 'came as a painful mystery'.

“Even though the circumstances he found himself in were tough, we always wanted the best for him," she said.

“Peter will be remembered as life continues for us, we love and will miss him a lot.”