UNSCRUPULOUS salesmen could be targeting people in Derwentside.

Police are investigating after someone claiming to work for "Crime Prevention" called a woman in east Stanley and offered her vouchers for home security equipment.

Sergeant David Scott, of Derwentside police's community safety team, warned people to be wary of incentives to buy crime prevention advice or equipment.

Anyone with information can call the team, on (01207) 232144.