The generosity of Huddersfield people has shone through in response to a tragic tale.

Residents and workers in the town have flooded Huddersfield Examiner’s inboxes with offers of help after it reported on the story of homeless man John last week.

Several people have contacted the paper to see if they can help turn his life around, after they learned how he ended up on the streets.

They have offered him jobs, help with finding a house and getting free food parcels.

Meanwhile, dozens of others who commented on the story on Facebook have said they would like to do their bit by buying 50-year-old John a meal and having a chat with him to boost his morale.

John, who has a makeshift cardboard resting place on John William Street, revealed how he lost everything after the death of his children in 2012, which engulfed him in depression and led to him losing his carpentry business, partner and house.

He is no longer receiving benefits and spends his days using his carpentry and other skills to fix items for friends and those he gets talking to.

One of those who offered their help was Chris Ward, a housing options worker from town centre-based charity Fusion Housing.

“I read the story and realised that he was staying very close to our office.

“We just want to try help him get back on track and there are several things we may be able to do for him.

“It’s possible that he may qualify for our bond bank scheme which would help him find a place to live without needing to worry about having the money to pay for a bond.

“We provide landlords that we work with with a written agreement which acts as a guarantee and they don’t ask for a month’s rent up front either.

“No one should be left on the streets.”

Stewart Haw, of Mirfield , was also moved to get in touch.

He said: “The story of John broke my heart because I know that it could have been me. I have just got better after battling mental health problems myself for over ten years since the loss of my father and I could possibly sort out somewhere for John to live and sort out a job for him.”

Meanwhile, The Welcome Centre on Lord Street, which gives out food parcels to those in need, advised him to get in touch.

Speaking about the kind offers, John, who is still living on the streets, said: “I’m chuffed to bits that people have responded this way.

“It goes to show how nice people in the town are and I’m glad to have even an offer of help.”