The Market Place in Blandford
TWO people thought to be part of a group of 'professional beggars working for financial gain' were banned from a North Dorset town last week.
Officers in Blandford dealt with the two street beggars, both of whom are of Romanian nationality, on Friday.
A spokesperson from the town's neighbourhood policing team said: "These beggars are suspected of being part of a group of professional beggars working for financial gain.
"Please carefully consider before giving these beggars money."
The pair were issued with section 35 dispersal notices, banning them from the town for 24 hours.
Residents from Blandford are being urged to report similar incidents to police on 101.
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