Beggar crackdown in Islington

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Published by Max Salsbury for 24dash.com in Communities and also in Legal, Local Government

Beggars are facing a crackdown in Islington, after reports of aggressive behaviour towards passers-by.Archway tube station has seen an increase in begging. Now Islington Council is working with the Archway Town Centre Management team and the police on a new campaign to tackle the menace.Local beggars are being offered advice and support to get them off the streets, whilst victims are being asked to report aggressive incidents.A poster campaign in the tube station asks that people don't give money to b...

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