Police hunting Burnley conman targeting elderly

Police are hunting a conman who is targeting pensioners in the Gannow and Ightenhill areas of Burnley.

The man, believed to be wearing hi-vis clothing, is approaching elderly people's home claiming to have carried out building work.

He is described as having a ginger beard.

Anybody who witnesses anything suspicious is urged to ring 101 or even 999.

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