Admin l Friday, June 18, 2021
BRIGHTON – A woman named Ella Biggins, 31, of Ditching Rise has been banned from begging. He was handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) by Brighton Magistrates’ Court on 18 May, for persistently begging and harassing members of the public for money in an intimidating or aggressive manner.
According to the court order, Ella is prohibited from sitting, laying or loitering in a position with the intention to receive money in a public place within the area of Brighton & Hove.
She was also prohibited from causing harassment, alarm, or distress to members of the public when asking for money in Brighton and Hove. She is also not allowed to enter any Pret-A-Manger establishment within Brighton
She will however receive support from local community groups and will be required to attend regular appointments.
Police Commissioner Kevin Michnowicz said he is pleased that the court approved the application for a Criminal Behaviour Order against Ella to prevent her from causing distress to the public through her anti-social behaviour.
“I want to assure the public that we will continue to use anti-social behaviour legislation to ensure that offenders not only answer for their criminal behaviour, but that they are subject to ongoing restrictions, in order to provide a respite to individuals, businesses or communities.”
