About a dozen homeless people slept in Hull's "tent city" on Sunday night
A "tent city" has sprung up in the centre of Hull as part of a protest about the issue of homelessness.
So far 16 tents have been pitched in the city centre's Queen's Gardens.
Organiser Anthony Cunningham said: "It's about getting people housed. If we all don't come together and help out, it's just going to get worse."
Hull City Council said it wanted to support the group. It added that the protest "highlights an important issue of serious concern to us all".
Mr Cunningham said they are following the blueprint from Leeds' "tent city"
In a statement, the council said: "On Friday evening we were made aware of a small gathering of tents pitching in the Rosebowl area of Queen's Gardens in Hull.
"Hull City Council works together with Humberside Police and a range of partners, agencies and charities to offer round-the-clock support.
"Over the weekend teams from partner organisations have been speaking to the group.
"We will be engaging with them to see what practical support we can offer to anyone sleeping rough, should they wish to accept it."
Protesters are concerned about the council's role in tackling homelessness issues in the city.
One man, who has been homeless for four years, said: "I want the council to re-house everyone that is on here.
"Nobody deserves to be homeless.
"Every time it gets colder, I'm thankful that sites like this come up, that you've got somewhere to sleep for the night."
So-called "tent city" protests have also been held in Leeds and Sheffield recently.
In October, dozens of tents were pitched at four different sites in Leeds during an 18-day protest which led to housing being secured for a number of homeless people.
- Published4 October 2016
