A man who spent a year on the streets of Leeds struggling with alcoholism and addiction has now managed to turn his life around.
Lauris Voitehovics, 23 and originally from Latvia, had a really hard time when he first moved to Beeston. He was originally living with a family member, but his struggles with alcoholism and his mental health eventually led to him ending up homeless.
But after months of work and help from Leeds non-profit Helping Hands UK, he is now in recovery and feels excited about his future. Lauris is currently in training for a future joining either the fire brigade or the army.
