POLICE have issued a warning to residents following reports of cold callers operating in the town.

Cheshire Police says officers attended an address in the Liverpool Road area of Great Sankey yesterday, Wednesday.

Cold callers visited several addresses to offer tree pruning and gardening work, and while some residents accepted the quote, they found that once work started, the price did not include the removal of waste.

The price had also shot up from £140 to £400, and while the resident thankfully refused to pay the additional costs, they were left with arranging to remove the waste that was left behind – as well as what police say was a ‘poorly pruned tree’.

The force’s Warrington Police team said: “We would urge residents to remain vigilant and look out for neighbours.

“If anyone does cold call offering work, do not feel pressured into having any work carried out, even if it is something you may be considering having done.

“Do not agree to sign a contract or hand over money at the door. Think about it and talk to someone you trust.

“Do not be embarrassed to say ‘no’ to people or ask them to leave.

“In addition, if you pay or agree to pay more than £42 for any services or goods that are sold to you in your home, then you have 14 days to cancel the agreement.

“If you cancel, any monies that you have paid should then be returned to you. The trader must give you a written notice of your cancellation rights when you agree the contract.

“If you are visited by a cold caller and you feel they may not be genuine, please call the police on 101.”