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."