Outrage after Croydon activist serving food to homeless issued with police warning
Briefly

Ringo Vision, a notable community activist in Croydon, has served over 13,000 home-cooked meals to homeless individuals using a shopping trolley, raising awareness of local homelessness issues. Recently, he received a police warning linking his outreach to increased antisocial behavior near Surrey Street Market. Although not banned from serving food, Ringo's efforts have faced backlash, with many locals supporting him despite concerns about disturbances related to his outreach. A petition has emerged, demanding the police rescind their warning, showcasing the community's strong support for Ringo's mission.
Ringo Vision reportedly served over 13,000 meals while raising awareness about homelessness in Croydon, but faced a police warning due to alleged antisocial behavior linked to his outreach.
Despite no formal ban, Ringo expressed confusion over why he's being warned for helping the homeless, distancing himself from antisocial behavior and claiming to promote goodwill.
The police warning has sparked local backlash, highlighting tensions between community service efforts and potential legal ramifications, particularly following incidents at Surrey Street Market.
Local stallholders noted that while Ringo's outreach generally promotes goodwill, incidents involving individuals accompanying him led to concerns about disturbances and antisocial behavior.
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