MEMBERS of the public are being warned to call police if they are approached by a man asking them for money.

West Mercia Police want residents to be aware of Mr Jason Barker from Kidderminster, who was handed a criminal behaviour order (CBO) back in February 2007.

As part of the CBO, which is indefinite, he is prohibited from approaching any person in a public place in England and Wales who is not known to him and asking that person for money or encouraging or instructing others to do this.

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A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We are asking that any member of the public that is approached by Mr Barker and is asked for money that they report this to West Mercia Police by calling 101.