Leeds family forced to live in car because of appalling temporary accommodation offers
January 24, 2007 by Andy Merrett · 1 Comment
A family of three say that they have been forced to live in their Ford Mondeo car because, since they have were made homeless in May last year, they have been taken off the priority list for Leeds City Council housing because they turned down accommodation they felt was unsuitable.
Ms Prestwich said: “We saw one place at Broadlea Hill in Bramley, where huge gangs of yobs roam the streets.
“While we were there, some yobs were throwing bricks at passing cars, just for fun.
“We were warned not to take the place by neighbours. It was not a safe, we would rather stay in the car,” said Duncan, who finds his hunt for joinery work hampered by lack of a permanent address.
