Prolific beggars banned from pestering people in Birmingham city centre

Two prolific beggars who repeatedly caused a nuisance in Birmingham City Centre have been banned from pestering people for cash. Birmingham Police has secured Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBO) against persistent offenders − one of whom has been banned from loitering near cash points − and stressed they face further court hearings or jail should they ignore the ruling by continuing to beg. Officers pursued court action after concerns from shoppers and businesses about nuisance