'I was on drugs for 30 years'

Former homeless man, Mr Old Hall Street reveals life as a drug addict and what it was like sleeping rough.
Brian Phillips lived in a small alcove on Old Hall Street underneath the former Liverpool Echo building for seven months - and was known for greeting passers by with a cheery smile and a warm wish.
He famously decorated his temporary home with Christmas decorations over the festive season - but things are very different for him now.
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[@LeeLocke]

Nice to see a nice video on this channel. More love needed for our Liverpool home.

[@richiewilliams6875]

Well done fella for turning your life round and showing others it can be done yeah inspiration all the best

[@jamsward1966]

Good that he got out of that world, wonder what he's doing now?

[@leannegarrity3991]

He helps other homeless now

[@chiefrocka8604]

And that’s why I won’t give the beggars in Liverpool anything
I’m not giving them money for drugs and this is why drug dealers need harsher sentences and no tellys in walton yard

[@Theoriginalbigbrillo]

Give them food and water, its known as being Humane 👍👍👍