AN inquest into the death of a homeless man whose body was found in a shop doorway in Malvern town centre will be held next month.

Paul Anthony Sparrey, known as Joby, was found in the doorway of Brays department store, Worcester Road, on the morning of Christmas Day.

The hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 26, at 3pm at the Stourport Coroners Court, and is set to last an hour. Mr Sparrey's funeral service is being held today (Friday, January 18), at Christ Church, Avenue Road, Malvern.