LOTTIE, a homeless woman, who sometimes stays in the doorway of the Lush shop in Cornmarket Street, didn’t hesitate to tackle a burglar raiding the store.

Staff were so pleased with her efforts that they have started raising funds for her and last night the total was already above the £3,000 mark.

Lottie’s bravery has highlighted the plight of the homeless in the city and serves as a reminder that they need shelter and financial support.