09/02/2017

PSNI Warn Public To Be Vigilant After Man Asks For Money In Belfast

Police are warning the public to be vigilant after reports that a young man is stopping people and asking them for money for his train fare home.

The PSNI said they are aware of a number of incidents of shops, businesses and churches in the York Road area being approached by the man asking for his train fare to get back to L'Derry.

He is described as slim, with dark hair and a beard and an untidy appearance.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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