A group of homeless people have taken over a Chester city centre building under squatters' rights.

It is understood around 20 homeless people moved into Hamilton House in Chester last night due to the torrential rain.

The Hamilton House building is currently being used for a 24/7 homeless support hub.

Police officers from Cheshire Constabulary are in attendance.

Our reporter David Holmes was at the scene on Tuesday, October 1.

Read about this incident as it unfolded in the blog below.

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