A MAN who was found collapsed in the street this morning has died.
A street was cordoned off as emergency services were called to Leven Road in Norton, near Stockton, at around 9.45am.
Several police cars and an ambulance were dispatched to the scene.
A spokeswoman for Cleveland Police said the man was taken to the University Hospital of North Tees for treatment.
She said: "Sadly the man was confirmed deceased.
"His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
"Our thoughts and sympathies are with the man's family and friends."
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