Online fund launched in aid of homeless man 'robbed and kicked in head' outside Clapton station

Afraid: Chris Main revealed he struggles to sleep since the attacks
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Tom Powell27 September 2016

A fundraising campaign has been launched to help a homeless man who was beaten up and robbed in a series of alleged sickening incidents.

Chris Main, 44, who sleeps rough outside Clapton Overground station, was the victim of three attacks in one week, according to local volunteer groups.

The first incident occurred last Tuesday when a thief stole his suitcase full of drawings as well as the small change he had collected throughout the day while he was asleep.

Then on Saturday night he had a bottle thrown at him and was kicked in the head by a passer-by, bloodying his ear.

Now a GoFundMe page hopes to raise £5,000 to help Mr Main buy new clothing and other essentials, including food for him and his dog.

Sickening: Volunteers comfort homeless man after the attacks
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He currently survives by selling artwork for £15 per piece, and the funds will also help him purchase new materials.

Ben Beigel, of neighbourhood watch group the Shomrim, said Mr Main is afraid to go to sleep following the recent attacks.

He said: “Last night some Shomrim members gave him a hot coffee and some cakes.

“They had a long friendly chat with him, which he very much enjoyed.

“He told us he is too afraid to go to sleep as he fears he will be robbed again. Chris is a very nice person, he’s harmless and friendly.”

Mr Beigel added that Mr Main is receiving help and hopes to be housed with his dog in the next couple of days.

A Met Police spokesman confirmed the Shomrim have passed on the details of the incidents to them.

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