POLICE are warning people to be on their guard after a member of a door-to-door sales group became abusive when homeowners refused to buy.

Reports have been made to West Mercia Police about the group of men who have been knocking at doors in Upton.

The men called at Old Street, Welland Road and Monsell Lane and were selling items from a holdall on Thursday, October 19.

One man became abusive when the occupiers refused to buy. The man is described as having short brown hair, pale skin, and is in his mid-30s.

West Mercia Police are advising that if any sales person comes to a residents door selling any products, do not be persuaded to part with money for products you don't need or are of poor quality.

Residents are also advised to use precautionary measures such as a door chain and to ignore callers if they are unsure who it may be.

Anyone selling products on a door-to-door basis are required to be in possession of a valid pedlars certificate.

To report an incident, or anyone with information on the Upton group, is asked to call police on 101, quoting 0299S.