Brothel opens doors to homeless people

An Austrian brothel owner is opening his doors to homeless people in Vienna, Austria, after temperatures dropped to -20 in the city.

An Austrian brothel owner is opening his doors to homeless people.

Peter Laskaris is allowing people who are without a permanent roof over their heads to come into Red Rooms Laufhaus in Vienna after temperatures hit -20 in the city.

He explained: ''We are not really doing much business in the current cold weather anyway and it is the school holidays - a lot of people are off away with their families. Lots of our rooms are empty and it seemed a shame not to use them for a good cause.

''In these cold temperatures nobody should be left out on the streets.''

As well as a home for the night, Peter is offering a free hot shower and hot meal.