Bury St Edmunds and Long Melford residents warned following reports of potential rogue traders

Residents in two Suffolk towns are being warned to stay alert following reports of potential rogue traders.

Suffolk Trading Standards has received reports of two people knocking on doors in Bury St Edmunds and Long Melford today.

The authority has received reports that in Bury St Edmunds, a person is offering to sell, restore and clean oriental rugs.

Long Melford residents have informed Suffolk Trading Standards that a person has also been calling at properties claiming to be from the Youth Offenders Team, despite not showing any identification.

Trading standards advise residents that if you are not expecting a caller, do not answer the door.