Alert after rubbish scammer is spotted again in Broseley

The man, who police describe as "suspicious", was reported in the Broseley area in recent weeks and is believed to have been seen again on Saturday.

A spokesman for Broseley and Wenlock Safer Neighbourhood Team said: "It was reported to police that a man was calling on residents in Broseley and Benthall asking if anybody needed rubbish or scrap removing from their properties.

"It is thought that this is the same man that called a number of weeks ago in the area and there have also been reports of the man engaging in similar activity in areas of Telford.

"The man in the previous incidents has charged residents a small sum of cash and removed rubbish from a number of properties, then dumped it a short distance away."

He is described as white, in his early thirties, with dark hair, of slim build and a scruffy appearance.

Police are advising people to not engage with this man and to call police on 101 if he is sighted.

They were able to respond to sightings of the man in the area twice yesterday, but on both occasions he had left prior to their arrival.

Police are continuing to investigate the matter and anybody with information is being asked to call 101 and refer to incident 0222S 190817. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org