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Orlaith Clinton

Northern Ireland woman's emotional plea as brother battles addiction and mental health

A Northern Ireland woman says her family are desperate to get help for her younger brother, who is battling with drug addiction and mental health issues.

The youngest of four siblings, the 35-year-old was brought to the hospital over the Christmas period, after severely harming himself. His family say they need help urgently, for his multiple issues, before they "walk in and find him dead".

Speaking to Belfast Live, the young man's sister spoke about the love the family has for her brother, who has "a heart of gold".

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