Michael Atkinson, 63, has been living in a lay-by in St Helens after being forced out of the family home due to a divorce - but he has been told he is not eligible for housing This is where Michael has been living, sleeping and eating for over two months (Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)

Michael Atkinson has been residing in his 14ft x 6ft Vauxhall Meriva since June. His passenger seat serves as his 'office', he sleeps on the back seats of his eight-year-old car, and uses service station facilities for showers. ‌

The 63-year-old St Helens resident is currently navigating a divorce , which prevents him from living in the family home he owns. As a result, he's spent over two months living in his car. However, because he has a mortgage in his name, St Helens Council has deeme

See Full Page