Aggressive Begging in Yeovil Town Centre

Agreed on 6 October 2025. Updated on 2 December 2025

We are aware of ongoing concerns regarding an individual engaging in aggressive begging in Yeovil town centre. PCSO Mandy is actively working to address this issue and is exploring appropriate and positive interventions.

To support our efforts, we are asking for help from the public. If you have witnessed or been affected by this behaviour, please report it to us. Your information is vital in helping us gather the necessary evidence and take effective action.

Thank you for your continued support in keeping our community safe.

Actions

2 December 2025

We have been active in some arrests, which have had a positive impact. We will continue to pursue ASB interventions to look to a more long term solution.
20 November 2025

We are still working closely with our ASB team on this matter. We want to continue to encourage the reports. Increased patrols and positive action are taking place.

You can report this either by 101, 999 (in an emergency for example it’s happening now) or online at Report | Avon and Somerset Police
3 November 2025

We are in the process of gathering ASB orders for the offenders. Please help us by continuing to report any issues.

You can report this either by 101, 999 (in an emergency for example it’s happening now) or online at Report | Avon and Somerset Police
23 October 2025

We are continuing to receive reports and are positively dealing with these whilst working with the ASB team. We ask that people continue to report incidents to us.

You can report this either by 101, 999 (in an emergency for example it’s happening now) or online at Report | Avon and Somerset Police