Police say people begging at junctions and in the road are putting themselves and others at risk.
Motorists should not give money to roadside beggars in Bradford, police have said.
It said people wishing to help should instead donate or volunteer with charities which work with homeless people.Supt Richard Padwell said he did not believe the city had a greater problem than other areas. "If you are standing in a busy road with traffic passing, you are putting yourself at risk and you are putting members of the public and other road users at risk and we do have to challenge this behaviour."Matthew is taking part in rehabilitation for his drug addiction and admits he begs by the roadside for food."I wish I didn't have to do this to tell you the truth, it is embarrassing.
"My suggestion is that people do give food if they've got food available but really the money is more likely to be used for drugs which isn't really helping the person and isn't helping our city."
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