Man sleeping roughdied in garage fire

A body found in a burning garage in Rotherham has been identified as a 49-year-old man who may have been living rough in the area for some time.

Stephen Lawlor’s remains were discovered after fire crews were called to deal with a blaze in a garage in Broom Road at on February 9. Police said they were treating Mr Lawlor’s death as suspicious as a matter of routine. They are appealing for anyone with information about the fire to call them on 01709 832690.

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