My little boy & I buy a local homeless man breakfast regularly. Today, we were a little late…
We saw him getting escorted out of a shop by police. They confiscated the food he had stolen and was eating, sent him on his way & told him not to come back.
I know police aren’t social workers, but nonetheless, I found it heartbreaking they just moved him up the road, away from the shop & left him. They didn’t even let him finish the food he was eating. (No, I don’t condone stealing (obviously!) but when it’s a hungry, homeless man & the product is half eaten, wouldn’t you at least let him finish it?! 🤯)
We had a chat with him, got him breakfast, hot drinks etc and contacted @Tell_StreetLink
It breaks my heart that local people live this way in Britain 2026💔
It also separately blows my mind that if only he’d come over on a boat…he’d be in a hotel right now, likely being offered a choice of breakfast…
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Oh Michelle
You were doing great right up until you made the comparison with asylum seekers.
Would have been a compassionate story of humanity without having to throw shade on asylum seekers.
Do better. It doesn't always have to be about them x
Sep 27, 2026 · 8:38 AM UTC
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