'We need help' say family living in a tent on the street

Stockport homes says it has been supporting those outside offices

- BY DECLAN CAREY Local Democracy Reporter

MEMBERS of a family living in a tent on the street in Stockport town centre say they are in a desperate situation and struggling to cope.

Mohammed, 50, said he came to the UK last year from Iraq with wife, 48, and son, 18. For the last 10 days they have been sleeping rough.

Two tents have been set up outside the offices of social housing provider Stockport Homes. Mohammed's family is one, while another was being used by someone else.

Stockport Homes said it has been supporting those outside its offices and made offers of accommodation. Mohammed said his family are still stuck on the streets.

“We need help, it’s not safe here,” he said. “I’ve been here for ten days, my wife is sick, we can't stay like this.”