Overview
- Regional and tabloid outlets report he is sleeping in a tent by the Morrisons in Jarrow and asking passers-by for food or drink.
- Andrew Tweedy, 45, was photographed outside the store and said he will not return to rehab after three attempts.
- He admitted a drunk-and-disorderly offence at the same site on February 25 and received a six-month conditional discharge and a £113 bill at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court.
- Reports say police were called for shouting and swearing at customers, with quotes attributing him telling officers to "F*** off."
- Coverage notes 44 convictions spanning more than 100 offences and earlier offers of help from Cheryl, including a reported £20,000 rehab plan.