POLICE have issued an alert to residents after reports of bogus officials knocking on doors in Newton-le-Willows.

Officers say that suspected bogus officials have been operating around the area, in particular on Catherine Way.

Residents are being urged, if they receive a knock at the door, to always request to see identification, and if in doubt not to answer the door.

Anyone who sees anything suspicious is asked to contact Merseyside Police on Facebook to Merpolcc, on Twitter @Merpolcc

by calling 101.