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Reports of ‘Nottingham Knockers’ operating in Woodstock
Residents in the Woodstock area are being urged to stay vigilant following reports of ‘Nottingham Knockers’ operating in the area.
The term is used to describe groups, often young males, who go door-to-door selling low-cost household items such as cleaning products, cloths and dusters.
While the activity is not always illegal, it has been linked to distraction burglaries, rogue trading and individuals scouting properties for future crime.
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Community members are being advised not to engage and to avoid allowing unknown callers into their homes.
There are also concerns for more vulnerable residents, particularly elderly people, who may be more susceptible to this type of approach.
Anyone who notices suspicious activity is urged to report it to police by calling 101. In an emergency, always dial 999.