Christmas Homeless female busker in Preston, UK Claims are being made that some of the individuals found begging in the city centre claim benefits and have a place to live. A crackdown on antisocial begging has been launched although services available for homeless and vulnerable people do exist. The high sums that people donate to these people during Christmas week encourage them to continue to beg.

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Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK
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