A READING man was sentenced last Thursday for breaching a criminal behaviour order (CBO).
Benjamin Taylor, 35, of Russell Street, Reading, was sentenced to 11 months and two weeks’ imprisonment at Reading Magistrates’ Court.
In the last six months, Taylor has been found begging in Reading town centre, breaching the order 25 times.
He was arrested and charged on Tuesday, November 2.
Investigating officer, PC Vince Moore, of the Reading Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “This is a great result for a prolific offender with a history of begging and breaching court orders a multitude of times.
“We know that the general public want to help people they see begging on the street, but they are often using the money to fund addiction.”
PC Moore added: “We ask instead that people donate to local charities that can assist them in getting the professional help they need.”
