A storm is brewing above Bolton. A grey blanket of clouds hangs low over the town centre, icy winds whistling through the trees.
Some have sought shelter in nearby cafés. Others have returned to their warm homes. But there’s one woman who can’t do either of those things – she has nowhere to go.
The 27-year-old, who the Manchester Evening News has chosen to keep anonymous, found herself homeless after recently being released from prison. With no money or source of income, she’s been forced to sell her body just to get by.