Police have issued a warning over rogue traders that have been targeting residents in Redditch.
West Mercia Police said they had received reports of a group of around five men that have been pressuring residents to overpay for unnecessary tree surgery.
They are operating in the Headless Cross area and are said to be using a yellow van pulling a woodchipper in a trailer.
Officers have urged residents to stay vigilant and report anything suspicious to 101.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We are urging residents to be vigilant after rouge traders have targeted residents in the area of Headless Cross. A group of approximately five males have pressured residents to overpay for unnecessary tree surgery.
"These traders are using a yellow van pulling a woodchipper in a trailer. We ask you to be wary of any individuals matching this description and to report anything suspicious to 101."
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