FLORAL tributes, candles and a newspaper have been left behind a Newton Abbot shop in memory of a homeless man who has passed away.

Mark Bounden, who made the area around Market Walk his home for many years, has passed away following a short time in hospital.

He is believed to have died after contracting sepsis, the Mid-Devon Advertiser understands.

In the wake of his death, Teignbridge CVS, a charity aimed at improving the quality of life of the people of Teignbridge through voluntary action, launched a fundraiser on GoFundMe.

‘Unfortunately after a short time in hospital we are sad to hear he has passed away’ a spokesperson for Teignbridge CVS said.

‘We know that many residents of Newton Abbot and Teignbridge may want to contribute to a memorial for Mark and we are happy to collect on behalf of those residents’ the spokesperson added.

To donate, visit the GoFundMe website and enter ‘Mark Bounden’ into the search box.

Since launching on Friday, November 8, the fundraiser has raised more than £700 of its £1,000 target.