A recent episode of the BBC documentary series ‘Ambulance’ has reportedly shed light on the harrowing story of a Sri Lankan student living homeless in London while seeking asylum.

The episode, which had been aired in April, had followed emergency medical crew members Hannah and Niall as they were responding to a call involving a suicidal individual living in a car park.

Media reports on the documentary have noted that the patient, identified only as Nadeera, had told the crew that he had arrived in the UK to study at a university but had become homeless due to financial difficulties.

According to the programme, Nadeera was unable to pay for tuition or living expenses and had sought asylum following the reported shooting death of his uncle in Sri Lanka, who had funded his expenses in the UK. He had reportedly expressed frustration at receiving no assistance from UK authorities, stating they are “passing the ball” regarding his asylum and welfare support.

Without access to financial aid or mental health services, Nadeera had told the crew he had been living in a car park and that he had no contact with fellow students, who avoided him due to his living situation. He had further described being assaulted by a drug user but had declined medical treatment out of fear he would lose his sleeping spot in the car park.

According to reports, moved by his account, the ambulance crew had made a safeguarding referral in hopes that social services could intervene. Nadeera had expressed deep gratitude, saying they were the first people to listen to him and offer help.

The episode had concluded by stating that, despite receiving no formal support while homeless, Nadeera had secured a job and permanent housing through the kindness of a stranger after two years.