direct to your inboxThree men have been arrested for begging money from drivers stuck in city centre traffic.Police said they took action against the trio after they 'ignored prior warnings and refused support'.The problem has been cropping up on Great Ancoats Street, where ongoing roadworks are almost complete, for many months.Drivers stuck in congestion caused by temporary traffic lights and reduced lanes have been approached by people begging for money at their window.Officers from Greater Manchester Police's city centre team said they decided to move in and make arrests on Wednesday.In a tweet, GMP said all three men 'tested positive for heroin and crack cocaine and must now attend the Street Engagement Hub to get help to manage their.
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