Cheryls Brother Andrew Tweedy Homeless in Jarrow Tent

Andrew Tweedy, the 45-year-old brother of British singer Cheryl, has been seen living in a tent and begging for food and money outside a Morrisons supermarket in Jarrow, South Tyneside. Local reports and photographs from earlier this week show him sitting near the store entrance in the early morning, drinking cans of cider and asking passersby for a cup of coffee or a sandwich. He shares the makeshift shelter with another homeless individual and has been in the area for more than three months.

Tweedy's situation came to light again following a recent court appearance. In March, he pleaded guilty at South Tyneside Magistrates Court to being drunk and disorderly after an incident on February 25 outside the same supermarket. Police were called when he shouted and swore at customers, and upon their arrival, he reportedly told officers to "F off" and asked, "What you going to do?" Representing himself, Tweedy informed the court he was receiving hospital treatment for alcohol dependency and had briefly returned to the family home in Heaton, Newcastle. He received a six-month conditional discharge and was ordered to pay 113 pounds in costs. The court heard this marked his 44th...