A council house tenant in Caerau, Cardiff, is on the brink of losing his lifelong home after the council told him the property he occupies is too big for his needs, following the death of his brother and father.
The 51-year-old had shared the semi-detached three-bedroom property in Heol-Yr-Odyn with his two family members, both called David. Darren's brother died suddenly last July at the age of 53, and in November he lost his 77-year-old father.
An offer of a one-bedroom property was extended to Darren, but other family members claimed that would not suit his needs as he had severe learning difficulties which meant he was unable to read or write. He has been the sole tenant of the home since losing father and brother, but family members have been taking turns to stay with him to make sure he has the support he needs. You can get more Cardiff news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
