Devon & Cornwall Police have received a report of males cold calling in the area of Trispen today, Monday 2nd June 2014 offering hedge cutting services.

Please do not agree to have any works carried out to your property by cold callers, work carried out by cold callers can often be sub-standard and could cost considerably more than first agreed.

If you feel you are being pressured into having any works done to your property, close your door and call the police immediately on 999 whilst the callers are still in the area. If you have any information or concerns please phone 101 quoting log 455 02 June 2014. Please inform your more elderly and vulnerable neighbours of this message.