TRIBUTES have been paid to a man found dead in a town centre car park.

Martin Dines, 56, was discovered in St Mary's in Colchester town centre on Monday morning.

Father Brian said he would visit him and his mother Mary regularly.

He said: “Martin was no angel, but he couldn’t be too bad, because he always laughed at my jokes.  

“I looked forward to seeing him, he would visit every six weeks to come for a chat.

“He always told Mary he loved her and I wasn’t a bad old stick.

“I found him entertaining company.

“Martin found his lifestyle challenging but he enjoyed a challenge.” 

It is believed Mr Dines was a rough sleeper.

Four people were arrested on Monday night on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody.