Begging throughout Coleraine town centre has become a serious problem in recent weeks which is affecting visitors and locals who often feel threatened into handing over money.
A number of business owners have said that the beggars have become a nuisance and are affecting their business.
One business owner said, “They are a menace, I constantly have to chase them away because they bother our customers and I feel they harass them.”
In a statement this morning a PSNI spokesperson said "Police received reports of anti-social behaviour in the Bridge Street area of Coleraine on Tuesday (29th March) and Wednesday (30th March).
"Officers attended and three people were spoken to. No offences were detected.
