A WOMAN who was begging at the Cross in Worcester was fined £30.
Worcester magistrates heard that at about 11.30am on February 19, a police community officer saw Juliet Robinson asking passers-by for spare change.
Robinson, aged 36, of no fixed abode, admitted a charge of begging in a public place.
Mark Sheward, for Robinson, said she had become homeless in September last year, and normally slept on the doorway of Debenhams.
As well as the fine, Robinson was told to pay a victim surcharge of £60 but no order was made for costs.
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 The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.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 hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel