Prolific thieves also targeted in crackdown in Exeter City Centre
A new strategy for dealing with beggars and thieves is being carried out in Exeter.
There's been a big increase in begging and shoplifting in the city centre, and there are concerns that the beggars are driving away shoppers.
The Inspector for Exeter Neighbourhoods, Tanya Youngs, says beggars can drive away shoppers.
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Increase of 10 percent
Appeal to help Torbay's homeless
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Ian Nicholls, 64, assaulted clients
