'I know a worker when I see one': Praise for Leeds homeless man given chance to work by local tradesman

Jamie Richardson was clearing rubbish for a shop on Hyde Park Corner and noticed Graham sitting outside nearby One Stop.

He asked Graham if he wanted some work helping him to load his van - and Graham jumped at the chance.

Jamie said: "I asked him if he fancied a little bit of work for the next half an hour and he said he would happily oblige if I would help him get a hostel for the evening.

"Not only is he a damn good worker he's a really nice man as well.

"I got the van filled and had some good company, and he got his hostel for the evening."

Graham said he didn't want handouts, but would love the chance to get some more work.

Jamie added: "Graham said there is nothing more soul destroying than not being able to work so if you pass him, offer this man some work - you won't regret it.

"I know a worker when I see one."

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