AN OXFORD man has been banned from begging for three years.

Peter Wilson, 47, from Oxford, was issued an anti-social behaviour order (ASBO) at Oxford Magistrates' Court on Monday.

The order prohibits him from begging in England and Wales.

PC Paul Phillips, of Thames Valley Police, said today: "Mr Wilson's begging has caused harassment and distress to many residents and people in the community."

Anyone who sees Mr Wilson breaking the conditions of his ASBO should inform Thames Valley Police on 0845 8 505 505.