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Lucy Marshall

Charity's 'middle finger' to those who wouldn't help 'true soldier' sleeping rough on Leeds streets

A former military worker who ended up homeless and addicted to drugs has turned her life around.

Izzie Watts, 33, was struck off from the army after suffering with health issues. This lead to her struggling with "severe" PTSD, and a life fuelled by drugs.

The West Yorkshire-born resident spent seven years on the streets of Leeds after being repeatedly refused a home by housing associations, she said.

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