26-01-2017 20:31 via nottinghampost.com

Nottingham Post published Beggar handed £330 bill - after asking plain-clothed PCSOs...

Grey-bearded Wayne McQueenie got a £330 bill for begging - after claiming he only jokingly asked for cash. Nottingham magistrates heard that he was caught three times during a city centre operation against the offence.Former Marks & Spencer worker McQueenie, 46, denied the charges but was found guilty after a two-and-a-half hour trial. The cash will be taken from his fortnightly benefits of £118.He told the court that he recognised the police community support officers, although.
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