A PROLIFIC Bradford beggar has been handed a criminal behaviour order barring him from the city centre for three years.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Martin HendersonMartin Henderson (Image: West Yorkshire Police)

Martin Henderson, of Bradford, has been issued with a criminal behaviour order, which order states that he must not:

  •  Ask another person for money or goods (including cigarettes or alcohol) in the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council area, as shown on the attached map, except as part of a contract of employment or legitimate benefit claim or a retail purchase or banking transaction.
  •  Sit, sleep or loiter in an area accessible to members of the public with any item or article which would give another person an impression that he is begging (such as a cap, hat or sign) in the Bradford area.
  •  Enter the area of Bradford bordered by Leeds Road, Shipley Airedale Road, Hamm Strasse, Westgate, Godwin Street, Princes Way, Hall Ings, as shown on the attached map, save for attending pre-planned appointments with court, solicitor, housing options, Bevan House, Unity, probation or Bridge Project.

This order will expire on July 16, 2026.

If anyone witnesses him breaking any of the terms of the order, they should contact West Yorkshire Police on 101.

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