A Somali man and a woman are seen living on the street huddled under sleeping bags. The couple had refused any help for proper shelter from the local government.

[Admin]

Somali family living on bench outside Tooting TK Maxx

This photo was taken on Thursday, July 31

A Somali family have been living on a bench in Tooting for weeks on end.Every night a man and woman are seen huddled under sleeping bags, directly outside TK Maxx, in Tooting High Street.This photo was taken just after 10pm on Tuesday, July 29They have multiple suitcases around them.This photo was taken on July 16 by @gavinspringettThe pair have regularly been spotted on the bench over the past few months.A spokesman for Wandsworth Council said: "We are fully aware of this issue and have repeatedly tried to engage with the people concerned and offer them help and a proper roof over their heads but sadly all these efforts have been rebuffed."Unfortunately they are quite adamant that they do not want any help or support from us, nor from the other agencies who have also been trying very hard to support and assist them.The pair have been living in the busy high street outside TK Maxx"We have been in touch with their extended family and also with representatives of the local Somali community in a bid to improve the situation, but sadly it remains unresolved."We are of course concerned for their welfare but unfortunately if they are determined not to accept any support then that is their choice and ultimately their right."We will of course continue to closely monitor the situation and continue to offer our support and assistance in the hope that they change their minds."More to follow.Do you know more? Call the newsdesk on 020 8722 6344 or emailssleigh@london.newsquest.co.uk.Source:http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

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[Holac]

Ilahau gargaaro. Why don't they want help? Are they protesting against something?

[spartacus]

maryoolayda dabaaliinta yaa ku badan. just sad!

[Alpha Blondy]

this is funny. they look well fed. can't be 100% certain they're Somali. they look bantu.

 

at least they're keeping it real instead of being benefit cheats.