Cheryl Tweedy's Brother Andrew Tweedy Reportedly Living in Tent Outside Supermarket
Andrew Tweedy, the 45-year-old elder brother of Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Tweedy, is said to be living in a tent outside a Morrisons supermarket in Jarrow, South Tyneside. This follows his recent appearance at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court, where he admitted to being drunk and disorderly outside the store on February 25.
Court Appearance and Troubled Past
Representing himself in court, Andrew Tweedy told magistrates that he is trying to get help and receiving treatment for his alcohol dependency, according to reports from The Sun. He claimed to have returned to the family home in Heaton, Newcastle, but is believed to have since gone back to the streets.
During the incident in February, when police arrived, he allegedly told officers to F*** off and added, What you going to do? He received a six-month conditional discharge and was ordered to pay £113.
This latest incident marks Andrew's 44th conviction for a total of 116 offences, which include violent assaults and armed robbery. His troubled history dates back to when he was imprisoned for six years at age 15 after stabbing someone.
Family Estrangement and Cheryl's Response
In 2021, Andrew stated he was estranged from his family, saying, None of them have contacted me. Even though Cheryl’s not helping me, she’s still my family. She probably won’t even know I’m on the streets. I don’t blame her at all. This is the lowest I’ve ever been.
Cheryl Tweedy, 42, has spoken about the impact of her brother's actions in her autobiography, Cheryl: My Story. She wrote, I'd be 18 by the time he was released, so I felt like part of my childhood was taken away that day too. She added, I left the prison in floods of tears. I had the means to really help Andrew now, if only he wanted to be helped, but he clearly didn't.
A source previously revealed to Heat magazine that Cheryl has her own issues stemming from her traumatic upbringing with her brother. They said, She feels very sad for her mum. A part of her is angry that he's sold them out, even though they all know that addicts can do or say anything for some money.
The situation highlights ongoing challenges with homelessness and addiction, as Andrew Tweedy continues to struggle despite attempts at rehabilitation and family dynamics that remain strained.
