Temperatures are plummeting and this could spell danger for people sleeping rough on the streets of Liverpool.
The cold weather means that Liverpool City Council has now activated what is known as the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol in the city. This means that special arrangements are put in place to try and protect those sleeping rough and those who are particularly vulnerable in the cold.
The city council's outreach service is delivered by the Whitechapel Centre, a homelessness charity based in Langsdale Street. The charity's outreach team is now out 24 hours a day, encouraging anyone who is sleeping rough to come indoors and access emergency accommodation.
