Former Royal Engineer who slept in car parks backs call to help homeless veterans

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Former Royal Engineer who slept in car parks backs call to help homeless veterans

A former Royal Engineer who slept in car parks and abandoned sheds after losing his home is backing a call for ministers to provide long-term support for veterans facing homelessness. Newark man Lea Smith, 49, served in the Royal Engineers from 1996 to 1999, including a posting in Kenya. He worked in the steel industry after leaving the force, but struggled with depression and began drinking and using drugs after bei…