CREDITON Police have received several calls regarding a male driving a white transit style van, calling or stopping members of the public and offering to sell them various items of furniture, mainly mattresses, for very reduced prices.

If approached in these circumstances, the police advice is please do not be pressured into buying items that you don’t want.

Police suggest that you obtain the details of the male and vehicle (where possible) and report this to the police via the 101 number or, if necessary, telephone 999.