A rough sleeper based in Reading has a place to stay over Christmas after his story went viral on social media.

John, 28, met kind stranger Harry Beardsley yesterday (Wednesday) who offered to pay for a few nights of accommodation during the festive period.

Harry appealed for more support on Twitter and within just a few hours users paid John’s rent until January 15 and donated more than £5,000 on GoFundMe.

“Thank you for housing me over Christmas. I’ve never had anything, thank you,” said John in a series of videos.

“Thank you everyone for helping me, I’m going to get some rent in a place and a job and in 2022 I wish everyone love.

“I hope you have a great 2022, and the rest of your life. Thank you so much.”

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After going for a pint with Harry, John has been offered a trial shift at a Reading pub.

Reading residents also stepped in to discuss possible jobs for John, who has kitchen and bar experience.

A woman who works in a Woodley scaffolding company contacted Harry looking for yard staff to help load lorries.

Twitter user John Vincent, who runs a commercial cleaning company in Reading, offered to speak with John.

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“Absolutely overwhelmed by all of the support,” wrote Harry on Twitter.

“Thank you all, spending today sorting a room/flat- some clothes and some other bits. Exciting times ahead.”

Even HSBC Bank pointed John in the direction of their No Fixed Address account.