He also knows what it is like sleeping with horses and cows in a field in Pakistan, where he was taken by drug dealers after being smuggled out of the Islamic Republic.

But that is nothing compared to the challenges he is facing in Manchester looking after a 30-year-son with mental health problems.

"I desperately need someone to help me obtain independent living for him," said Rami.

"I know he won't let them down."

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