Dorset Police warn of rogue traders gang in Nada Road and Manning Avenue, Highcliffe

POLICE have warned residents to beware rogue traders in Highcliffe with reports of a van-load of men offering to work for cash.

Dorset officers said about six males in a white Ford Transit with ladders on its roof have been approaching residents to perform roof and guttering work for cash in hand.

On some occasions they began work without consulting residents, or tried to pressure them into accepting their services, Dorset Police said in a Facebook post today (Thursday).

Christchurch neighbourhood officers attended an incident and stopped work from taking place, and there will be patrols the area over the coming days.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said: "Please do not engage with door-to-door traders and do not pay, or agree to pay, for any work without a proper quote and checks."

Those who suspect they have been targeted should call the police on 999, or 101 if it is not an emergency. Alternatively, visit www.dorset.police.uk/contact