Money Raised For Homeless Man

4 January 2019, 12:27 | Updated: 4 January 2019, 12:31

Pete is a local homeless man in Whitstable. He lived in his van which has was destroyed by arson.

The Just Giving page was set up by local charity worker Lynne Forester who was shocked at the attack in Whitstable targetting the man known as Pete.

Ms Forester wrote on the crowdfunding website that she launched the campaign 'to buy clothes and bedding for Pete who has had all his belongings destroyed by arson'.

It's understood Pete is a local homeless man living in Whitstable who lived in his van which had just been destroyed by arson.

Ms Forester wrote on the site that "All of his (Pete's) worldly goods were in the van and he has been left without clothes or bedding. We aim to raise enough to replace these. As part of a charity which feeds anyone in need Pete has been a regular customer of ours".

People have been writing messages of support for Pete and making donations since the campaign launched with hours of the fire last night.