The man found dead in a Newtown home yesterday has been named locally as Jason Toomey.

Emergency crews rushed to New Town Green just after 8.30am yesterday but the 38-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Today, tributes have been paid to the "likable bloke" who was "known for his cheeky smile".

One friend, who asked not to be named, said: "He was well known in the area, a quiet lad who kept himself to himself but would always talk to people, just not many words.

"He was a likable bloke and would regularly drink in the Albion pub. He was known for his cheeky smile."

Police and paramedics were called to the flat after reports "concerning a man's welfare".

A police spokesman said: "Officers and SECAmb attended and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Next of kin have been informed. We are not treating the death as suspicious and the coroner has been informed."

On the day his body was found, Mr Toomey had been due appear in court for a trial over assault, criminal damage and stalking - charges he denied.