{"id":167879,"date":"2022-12-05T10:58:03","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T10:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/?p=167879"},"modified":"2022-12-05T10:58:03","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T10:58:03","slug":"gang-chased-homeless-man-before-setting-fire-to-everything-he-owned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/world-news\/gang-chased-homeless-man-before-setting-fire-to-everything-he-owned\/","title":{"rendered":"Gang chased homeless man before setting fire to everything he owned"},"content":{"rendered":"
A homeless man’s tent was set on fire – burning everything he owned – only days after being chased down the street by a gang.<\/p>\n
Anthony, of Cleethorpes, was thought to be sleeping when the new tent he had bought and all of his possessions were torched.<\/p>\n
The Lincolnshire-man already feared that something like this could happen and was planning to move away from his location on the Cleethorpes promenade.<\/p>\n
But this became too late a few days ago when all of his belongings were reduced to ash.<\/p>\n
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Anthony, of Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, has been left with nothing following the blaze<\/p>\n
Local resident, Aaron Goss, said: ‘I do not know this guy personally but it certainly moved me driving along the promenade and just seeing him stood staring at what was once his everything. It was not a good feeling.<\/p>\n
‘He told me how he had just got a smaller tent to move location because he feared an incident like this would happen after he was chased by a group only a few days prior. During the blaze all his possessions were lost, including his new tent for the move.’<\/p>\n
Mr Goss appealed on Facebook pleading, ‘Cleethorpes, I need your help’, regardless of their opinion on homelessness in the area.<\/p>\n
A replacement tent, sleeping bag and warm clothing are among the items that Mr Goss says is needed for Anthony.<\/p>\n
It is also hoped that enough funds can be raised to get Anthony a new tent in time from Christmas, but Mr Goss also offered him the option to stay at a hotel on Saturday as a ‘short term solution’.<\/p>\n
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A new tent and warm clothing are among the items needed for the homeless man\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr Goss continued: ‘Again, this isn’t the post for opinions on him or others in the area, this is a post for humanity, to our fellow man. At Christmas I may add.<\/p>\n
‘I’m not sure that a JustGiving or GoFundMe platform would be the most ideal solution to this. However, I do believe that between us we can get him some possessions and, if we have enough, provide it to others too.\u00a0<\/p>\n
‘I’ve also driven past before and seen him litter-picking to ensure the area was clean.’<\/p>\n
Many locals rushed to Anthony’s aid, with Lianne Davidson posting: ‘I’ve lots of men’s clothes here, two big bags full, where can I drop them off?’<\/p>\n
Others condemned the terrifying act with Joanne Houghton saying: ‘That’s horrible, poor guy. I’m not from Cleethorpes, but I have seen him a couple of times on the prom when I visit and he’s never caused anyone any trouble, some “people” are just heartless.’<\/p>\n