Homeless near Windsor Castle give belongings to police officers

Thames Valley Police officers store homeless' belongings until Monday

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LONDON – As security was increasing in Windsor Wednesday, police officers were taking sleeping bags and other belongings from homeless people living in the streets near the Windsor Castle, The Daily Mail reported.  

The officers reportedly told the homeless that the storage of their belongings was voluntary and they would be returned to them on Monday. A video showed Thames Valley Police officers using plastic bags. 

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