Police have issued a warning to residents in Blackburn after reports of ‘bogus workmen’.

Officers have received reports of these men operating in the Beardwood area.

The men were driving two black vans. They knocked on doors offering to power-wash driveways.

According to the reports, they say “your neighbour is having it done” and offer a free patch test. They then say it will cost £400 to do the rest.

Officers say they do not want to see residents being “extorted”.

A police spokesperson said: “We have received a recent report of bogus workmen operating in the Beardwood Area.

“The males are driving two black vans… and are knocking on doors, offering to power-wash your driveway. 

“They say that your neighbour “is having it done”, they offer a free patch test and then say it will cost £400 to do the rest.

“Please be aware of these people and do not be taken in, no matter how genuine they seem, we do not want to see residents being extorted by these bogus workers.”