A BUS station supervisor has been hailed an “inspiration” after she helped a rough sleeper get back on his feet.

Jeff Adams found himself homeless and sleeping on the metal seats of Wednesbury Bus Station after a fire in his flat destroyed everything except the clothes on his back.

His situation was then discovered by Sue Tycer, who works for Transport for West Midlands, who would see the 75-year-old on her morning rounds at the bus station.

Whilst bus station staff supported Mr Adams as best they could, Ms Tycer contacted Sandwell Council and was able to secure temporary accommodation for him at a nearby hotel until the fire damage to his flat was repaired.

Mr Adams had previously declined temporary accommodation in central Birmingham as we wished to stay closer to home in Wednesbury, leaving him sleeping in the bus station.

Ms Tycer said: “It just wasn’t right, a 75-year-old man sleeping on those cold metal seats, no covers, nothing.

“But he’s a proud man and wanted to stay local.”

The bus station worker’s efforts to support Mr Adams did not end there, as she then appealed to a local Facebook group for donations to help refurbish the retired metal stamper and lorry driver’s flat.

Mr Adams says Ms Tycer's kindness saved his lifeMr Adams says Ms Tycer's kindness saved his life (Image: Transport for West Midlands) She said: “He had lost everything and his flat had nothing in it yet.

“Bare plaster walls, nothing on the floor, no cooker, no fridge, nothing to sit on and nothing to sleep on.”

The 13,000 members of the Wednesbury People Facebook Page then rallied behind Mr Adams, providing him with a bed, settee, bedding, clothes, a TV and kitchen appliances to make sure he was able to live comfortably in his refurbished flat.

Ms Tycer said: “The people of Wednesbury just blew me away.

“People have been so kind, it’s what the world should be.”

Mr Adams credits Ms Tycer for saving his life, saying: “[Sleeping rough] was horrible.

“You can’t believe how grateful I am to Sue and all those people who gave me something.

“Without her, I’d be dead.”

Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker praised Ms Tycer for efforts to help Mr Adams get back on his feet.

He said: “Sue’s kindness and determination to help Jeff find a safe place to live is a remarkable example of care and compassion.

“Her efforts, along with the way the Wednesbury community rallied behind her appeal with donations, reflect the incredible warmth and generosity that define our region.

“She’s an inspiration, and her actions remind us of the difference one person can make.”