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Special Report: The plight of the homeless in the North West

Charities claim it's getting harder for them to help the homeless as funding cuts continue to bite. Meanwhile Manchester city council predict a 40% increase in rough sleepers this year than last year. But the head of the police force says handing sandwiches out is not necessarily the solution.

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  1. Sarah Rogers, ITV News

The harsh reality faced by the region's 'hidden homeless' young people

New figures seen by Granada Reports claim 1 in 6 young people in the region have sofa surfed in the past year to avoid ending up on the streets.

Many more will wake up on Christmas day in an emergency night shelter or a hostel.

Sarah Rogers has this report.

Out with the charity feeding Manchester's homeless

The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester says giving food out to the homeless could prevent them seeking help they need, as one charity does just that.

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Feeding the homeless may feed a 'lifestyle' of living on the street, says top police officer

Charity workers provide food to a rough sleeper in Manchester Credit: ITV

Feeding the homeless can "facilitate that lifestyle" of living on the street, according to Greater Manchester's top police officer.

Granada Reports asked Chief Constable, Sir Peter Fahy, if he was "skeptical" about charities who feed rough sleepers. He responded that such work carried a "danger" of allowing people to continue sleeping rough.

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