AN 18-year-old homeless man living in Worcester has become the first person to move into an 'iKozie Micro-Home'.

Kieran Evans, from Worcestershire, moved into the first unit on Thursday thanks to the Homeless Foundation.

The Redditch-based charity developed the one-person cabin, which features a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and entertainment zone, in a bid to tackle homelessness.

Mr Evans said: "I’m ecstatic, genuinely so happy to have my own space, it’s like a compact luxury apartment."

The teenager was 17-years-old when he became homeless and later spent time in a YMCA hostel.

Mike Johnson, chair of Worcester City Council’s communities committee, said: "Worcester City Council is proud to support such an interesting and innovative concept.

"We wish the Homeless Foundation every success and will continue to work with them on future plans to create more iKozie homes for our city.”

The design of the micro-home, which costs around £40,000 to manufacture, was inspired by first class airline cabins.

Joanne O’Donnell, trustee of the Homeless Foundation, said: “Rough sleeping is just the tip of the iceberg, the biggest issue in homelessness is the plight of young homeless people who cannot afford a home and end up sofa surfing or in hostels and temporary accommodation.

"The iKozie will provide a home for Kieran and will hopefully help him to secure his own tenancy with a Housing Association by proving that he can live independently and sustain a tenancy."

Mr Evans' new home is reportedly in the back garden of a house in Barbourne, Worcester, and was lowered into place by a crane.