Northern Ireland

Belfast church opens doors to homeless as freezing temperatures trigger emergency protocol

Welcome Organisation works to secure shelter for homeless as north remains in grip of winter weather warning

St Marys Church opens its doors to the homeless as temperatures drop below zero. Welcome Centre homeless PICTURE: MAL MCCANN
Welcome Organisation outreach worker Ellie Hippsley at St Mary's Church in Belfast city centre. PICTURE: MAL MCCANN
By Paul Ainsworth