A record 16,000 British war heroes are living on the streets or in prison, figures show

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DEFENCE chiefs admit that up to four per cent of homeless people — around 12,000 — are ex-service personnel. The figure is a record, campaigners say. And at least 4,000 are inside, with more than half of those inmates having combat experience, charity Care After Combat says.


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