Police step up patrols over beggars 'harassing' shoppers outside Aldi supermarket
Police are stepping up patrols to clamp down on the number of beggars congregating outside a city supermarket after reports that they have been abusive towards shoppers.
Beggars have been reported as 'harassing' members of the public and staff who work at the Aldi supermarket based on Mercury Drive, just off the A449 Stafford Road in Wolverhampton.
A number of individuals have also been reported as being 'verbally abusive' to people after they refused to give them money.
The police is now working to identify the number of males responsible.
Officers are also working with Wolverhampton Homes' anti-social behaviour (ASB) team to address the issue.
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A statement in the Bushbury South police team newsletter for November said: "The team have been made aware of a number of individuals who have been causing a nuisance at the Aldi food store based on Mercury Drive.
"A number of individuals have been harassing customers for loose change and been verbally abusive to members of the public and staff.
"The team have identified a number of males responsible and are working with Wolverhampton Homes ASB team to address the issue."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact a member of the team on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
