A homeless man says he's received death threats after being caught on camera getting behind the wheel of an expensive sports car - when he'd spent the day collecting donations on the streets of Newquay.

Matthew Brinton is seen putting his sleeping bag and dog in the back of an Audi TT - he's a regular sight around the local area and people were able to recognise him when the video was shared online.

Mr Brinton now says he's facing death threats because of the backlash caused by the video.

Our reporter sent this from Newquay police station, where police say they are taking the threats "very seriously" but understand they present no immediate risk to Mr Brinton's safety:

Although he didn't want to appear on camera, Mr Brinton explained that the car was given to him by his grandmother - who's recently passed away.

He says the car window has been smashed and he's been beaten up twice since the video was put online - he describes himself as "extremely worried" about his personal safety.