Paddy is sleeping rough in Central London.

I met Paddy while walking around Central London last night. It was obvious he was sleeping rough because of the sleeping bag under his arm.
It was Paddy's first night back in London, although he has been homeless in the UK for some time. Even though he does not qualify for services in London, something keeps drawing him back.
A gas cooker exploded next to Paddy when he was sleeping rough. His body is scarred from the burns, and he says he spent 3 years in the hospital.
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[@rexdrabble4988]

I will NEVER forget being on the streets of Birmingham in the mid 70s.It was only for three weeks and it is ingrained in my mind.I didnt think I would survive.Had everything stolen and the police said cant help as I am from NZ.
The hunger just burnt right thru me,Survived by stealing bottles of milk from door steps.
It is my greatest fear now,homelessness!

[@TheMasterblaster32]

Rex drabble I get you bud... I had 10 year of the shit... Settled down with a lass for 13 year's split last year and she's keeping my son all to herself... Trying to keep my house going the best I can... To be homeless yet again would mean no coming back from it... I'm to old for it now.

[@lennoxpeters7792]

Hope you are doing well Rex

[@gary36104]

I was homeless once n Australia for a few months because they couldn't find my social security file when recession hit found it 3 months later but few more ups and now comfortable motto never give up

[@TheAs57]

How you can help. Rather than day dreaming and praying. Send these videos to the city council members of the city ( London / what ever the city ) and Politicians of the country. And ask them to help the homeless. Government and Politicians have the money of tax payers. Government is obligated to help the poor. You can buy them food if you can but city council and Politicians got your vote to help the poor and the country.

[@demonorse]

Lets hope old Paddy sees better days. I doubt it though...

[@violet1785]

Paddy seems like he from my bk ground hoped things turn round for ya paddy x

[@eliminatorjr]

@Invisible People
2:55 "I feel like I'm having a nervous breakdown now, you know?"

[@markho-sang5401]

This is near trafalgar square

[@randyhandbag]

This pisses me off what the fuck is wrong with humanity that we let this sort of thing happen its disgusting n sad we are failures

[@lastkingbabytyga]

poor guy, wish we can help him.

[@nektarioskapone3308]

yes

[@eskiemax5133]

Bless him Lord Jesus Christ!!!!

[@glennhopkins2643]

Mark needs to help homeless people instead of just interviewing them.

[@camwilliams2827]

I couldn't understand most of what Paddy said with his accent, sadly. I hope he's well.

[@simonyip5978]

He has a South Wales accent.

[@faruzsyed]

is he speaking english😢

[@tanujSE]

In Central London
In Central London
I would be beggar one day
As a student of engels
As pure love
For class war

[@rebeccasmith9536]

Happy I worked, stayed away from drugs and drinks. Thank you Mom and Dad for teaching me the moral way.

[@blisterpacman]

i hate goody two shoes

[@michaelwhite9677]

Rebecca Smith saying stuff like you've just said is bang out of order you don't judge anyone you don't know what that person has been through in his or her life a person may have worked hard lost there job couldn't pay the rent bang there out on the streets. I've seen one where a 16 year old girl was on the streets they asked her if she done drugs she said she didn't even drink she had to run away from where she lived . GO DO WHAT I HAVE DONE TAKE ONE IN AND GIVE THEM A NEW START IN LIFE !!!

[@rosedowney6347]

@@michaelwhite9677 well said

[@weeannie495]

michael White 👏👏👏👏👏

[@peterfitzgerald7734]

Get a job Paddy

[@InvisiblePeople]

Are you hiring? Do you know anyone hiring homeless people?

[@jameswest8181]

@@InvisiblePeople yep, all these jobs that need filling, oh actually it's not the 1950's any more. thanks for reply, god bless