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Fury over 'dinner or drugs' sign urging passers-by not to give money to Deansgate 'beggars'

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A 'disgusting' sign that urges people not to give money to 'beggars' over fears they will spend it on drugs is going to be removed.

The plaque, spotted just off Deansgate in Manchester city centre over the weekend, refers to 'beggars' using the money given to them on the street as being spent on 'a fix'.

The sign reads in full: "Dinner or drugs?" followed by: "Would you give a beggar a pound for a fix? Give to the box not to the beggar." Beneath it is a metal box with a small gap in it for money to be slotted inside.

The box was pictured on the wall underneath the arches at the Great Northern Square, in Manchester city centre. READ MORE: Salford Quays set to become an even more desirable location with waterside revamp The photo of the sign was first shared by Harry Jones on Twitter, who tagged the council and wrote: "This is f****** disgusting?" It is not known how long the sign has been up at the site." The post was met with fury, with one person responding: "This is f****** gross and so suss that there's no indication what charity or whatever the money in the box goes to." As another added: "This is a disgrace." Responding beneath the tweet, Manchester City Council wrote: "Thanks for bringing this to our attention.

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