A MAN who has been seen "aggressively" begging in the heart of Winchester has been dealt with by police.

Police told residents in a crime update at a meeting that the man who they described as begging in an aggressive manner has been arrested.

No further details were released by police, but the issue of begging and bogus beggars in Winchester has been ongoing, and has been raised before by councillors and residents.

In June, leader of Winchester City Council Caroline Horrill said she recognise the issue and said the council will be taking "robust" action on beggars.