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A homeless couple have transformed a disused bus stop into a temporary home - complete with Super Mario Bros-themed makeshift curtains.
The pair have lived in the shelter in Selly Oak, Birmingham for seven months and have added cupboards, chairs, carpet, bins and bedding.
One of those living in the bus top said they would not accept an offer to move where they were forced to separate.
But local business owners said the shelter was attracting 'anti-social behaviour' from large crowds of people gathering late at night.
It comes as Birmingham is caught in the grip of a housing crisis with more than 23,000 households waiting for a property. This figure includes nearly 5,000 households who are homeless and living in temporary accommodation.
The pair have lived in the shelter in Selly Oak, Birmingham (pictured) for seven months and have added cupboards, chairs, carpet, bins and bedding
One shopkeeper, who chose not to be named, said his livelihood was being affected and told BirminghamLive: 'I've complained to the council so many times but nothing has been done so far. People are scared to visit my shop at night because of the crowds.
'Every night 20 to 25 people gather here. This is bothering my business. I even phoned police two or three times, but they don't seem to care. I'm paying £6,000 in business rates for the year and £20,000 in rent. It's a big problem for me - but what can I do?'
Another shopkeeper added: 'It's very sad situation, of course, but the anti-social behaviour is affecting us and our customers. Something needs to be done so they're given a proper place to stay.
'It's
