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Damien Edgar

Family with SEN child "terrified" at prospect of homelessness

An East Belfast mum has opened up about the "terrifying" prospect of becoming homeless in less than a month, especially given her husband's health difficulties and child's special educational needs.

Melissa Monaghan-Hunter spoke to Belfast Live about her fears for her four-year-old son Owen's safety and her concern at one potential scenario of having to live in hostel accommodation with him.

Owen is non-verbal and is awaiting an autism diagnosis, but has received his special educational needs letter for schools placement.

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