A Devizes man has been hailed as a Good Samaritan after he spotted a homeless man sitting out in the snow this morning.

Not only did he give him some cash he went away and booked him a room at the Travel Lodge for tonight.

But when he returned to give the man the good news he had disappeared.

A post on a community Facebook page drew a huge number of comments with most praising the man for his kindness. But others were sceptical.

Several people pointed out that in the cold weather Wiltshire Council is legally obliged to offer people a place to sleep. The council's emergency number is 0300 456 0100.

Members of the public who see someone sleeping rough have been urged to report it to Wiltshire Council vie www.streetlink.org.uk. Dedicated teams will then work to help the person somewhere warm and safe to stay overnight.