Rogue traders have targeted vulnerable people in the Conwy Valley area.

A number of incidents have been reported to North Wales Police in the past week where a man and a woman have visited properties offering tree cutting services.

The two people, who are believed to be travelling in a white Land Rover Defender, are offering to undertake the work for an excessive amount of money.

Sgt Lisa Armstrong said: “We are asking people to be vigilant and are strongly advising residents, particularly the elderly, not to accept any requests from cold callers to complete any form of work at their home addresses.

“It needs to be highlighted that all members of society need to be vigilant and people need to be advised not to accept requests to complete work from cold callers. If you are in any doubt call the police on 101 or contact your local Trading Standards department."

Police are urging residents to be vigilant and follow three steps to ensure doorstep crime is reduced.

The three step message to the public is: If in doubt, keep them out; be prepared, be in control; and call a neighbour or the police.