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He is following me rather aggressively every morning and night now - I really find that rather annoying


I'm beginning to avoid him coming home (crossing the road, hurrying past) because he's always there - suppose nobody else would mind that. If he sees me he comes rushing towards me.

Glen, you know nothing about the persoal circumstances of that guy apart from his ASBO for nuisance begging. Newspapers always get the facts right obviously?


He may well have/ had drug or alcohol problems. He may also have mental health issues. ASBO's are served as a last resort, when other efforts to mediate haven't worked. The article implies greed - earning 50k a year, living in a 300k smart pad etc. Well he doesn't own the flat, so what does it matter what it's worth? I doubt the 50k a year is accurate either, I'm sure he doesn't keep written accounts of his proceeds from begging.


I've seen a few people begging in Rye Lane that clearly have mental health problems. Finding a solution to the behaviour of those people is not going to be easy. Arrest and fines are least likely to have an effect. A fine just means you have to beg more to pay it right?

looks like he's been told to sit there with a pot outside Tesco rather than be proactive (by going around and following people). Watching - everybody is avoiding/ignoring him at the moment.


Knowing what happens at Clapham Common (by the cash machines) I assume that is allowed.

There used to be a bunch of young beggars with a dog at the top of the stairs at Guy's Hospital and in the morning they looked very forlorn so I gave one of them some money. I went home early one afternoon and they were still there having a party with a massive bottle of cider- I have never given money to 'beggars' since in case I am promoting alcoholism or drug addiction (or a luxurious lifestyle)
A lot of people begging have drug and/or alcohol problems. But begging is better than stealing. When I see someone begging I always ask what they need the money for. If it's food or electric for example (so necessities) then I offer to buy them some food or put electric on their key for them. If they won't accept that help the chances are it is for alcohol and/ or drugs.

Hi JohnL


Have you tried the Safer Neighbourhood team?

You can email/phone them - http://content.met.police.uk/Team/Southwark/PeckhamRye

Telephone: 020 7232 7277

Email: [email protected]

www.met.police.uk/saferneighbourhoods


They're supposed to be in Dulwich Library on 7-8pm on Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday but don't now if that info is up to date. There is also a street briefing at the Gardens Cafe on 2 January at 3pm (anyone can attend)

Here's a link to their priorities - http://content.met.police.uk/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheadername1=Content-Type&blobheadername2=Content-Disposition&blobheadervalue1=application%2Fpdf&blobheadervalue2=inline%3B+filename%3D%2252%2F175%2Fpr_southwarkpeckhamrye.pdf%22&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1283759948191&ssbinary=true



You could also contact community wardens - http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200030/community_safety_and_enforcement/431/community_wardens

Tel: 0207 525 5846

Email: [email protected]



You shouldn't have to face threats of violence - they should take it seriously and follow up

But if nothing happens then speak to your local councillor to follow up.

I did make a report (only anonymous on the website though). Someone has confirmed his behaviour and that it is only one guy (all the other people "begging" are passive and rather forlorn) - so he hasn't just targeted me.


Just surprised others haven't noticed as he rushes up to you in a frightening way.


Not even sure if the "beat" comment was made by somebody else with him directed at him when I think about it as I'd turned my back (as in he'll get himself beat if he runs at people) - it could be read that way and I'd be much happier if that was the case :)

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