Pregnant homeless woman given shelter after police assist four rough sleepers in Derry

The woman was among a group of people identified as needing shelter amid the recent freezing temperatures.

The PSNI said they were spotted by officers on patrol in the city centre who became concerned and contacted local charitable and supported housing organisations.

“The City Centre Police Team recently became aware of four persons sleeping rough in the city, one of whom is pregnant,” the force confirmed.

“For their own reasons these four persons were reluctant to accept help. We persevered, and with the assistance of a cross-community range of services, accommodation, food and clothing, these people have now been helped.”

The PSNI said the intervention would not have been successful but for the ‘fantastic working relationships that exist within the city’ and thanked the City Centre Initiative, Housing Executive, Cornerstone Church, Cathedral Youth Club, Foyle Haven, First Housing Floating Support, Foyle Food Bank, and other organisations for their support.

“If any organisation wishes to help in any way with this ongoing situation, we ask that you contact the City Centre Police Team on the email addresses as follows: JOHN.BANNON@ psni.pnn.police.uk and MATTHEW. [email protected],” the PSNI stated.