Nottingham Post commented Beggars fined after asking for cash from plain clothes police

Two beggars got £130 bills after asking for cash from plain clothes police officers.City magistrates heard that Dean Fearnley, 49, was sitting on High Pavement with a blanket over his legs.As an officer passed, Fearnley asked: "Can you spare me any change, mate?" When detained, he added: "I am waiting for the soup run," said Leanne Townsend, prosecuting.Read more: Meet the woman helping vulnerable mums-to-beA £60 fine, £40 prosecution costs and a £30...