One of the three beggars who have been soliciting money in Melksham town centre was arrested and cautioned last Friday.
The 19-year-old man was arrested on Bath Road, near Sainsbury’s, under the Vagrancy Act.
Sergeant James Williams, of Melksham Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “The people we have seen begging are not homeless and we would encourage people not to give them money, but to report them to us on 101.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here