A 22-YEAR-old university student has died in the city.

Staff from the University of Worcester said their thoughts were with the family of the man, who was found dead on Friday afternoon.

Police received a report that the man's body had been discovered at a property in Woodstock Road, Worcester, at around 3.42pm.

A spokesman for the university said: “We were very sorry to learn of the death of one of our students on Friday afternoon.

"All our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

"Professional colleagues at the university have been and are continuing to provide every support to fellow students, friends and staff.

"Out of respect to the family we will not be providing any further details.”

West Mercia Police added: "The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner."

The man's next of kin have been informed.