A man who claimed to be homeless has been arrested on suspicion of fraud after he was spotted begging drivers for money. Greater Manchester Police says officers initially spoke to the man at a busy Bolton junction this morning (July 16) with a view to offer him support.
He was seen by officers at the junction of Topp Way and Turton Street, with a sign that stated he was homeless. But after speaking with the man, GMP says officers established that he was not homeless, and had been living at 'accommodation' a few hundred yards away from the junction.
The man was arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation. GMP says he 'fully admitted' the offence during an interview with officers.
