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WARNING | We’re urging the public to be vigilant after ‘Nottingham Knockers’ have been calling at the homes in Malvern on 22nd November 2025.
Shortly after 18:00 hours, police received multiple reports of men visiting the homes of elderly people trying to sell household items from a large bag.
‘Nottingham Knocker’ is the term given to, traditionally, younger men who go from door to door, selling household products. They often provide a story stating they are allowed to sell in the area and present it as a rehabilitation scheme; however, their “ID cards” are often fake and should be issued by the Chief of Police for the area they live in. The ‘sales pitches’ can also be part of a wider operation to identify burglary targets.
A number of males were located and directed by PC 20414 WALDRON and PC 1353 SLAYMAKER to leave the area.
The advice from Malvern Police is: Do not purchase anything from these types of salespeople, don’t let them in to your home and never hand over cash on your doorstep. If you feel threatened, close the door, and call the police.
“If you have any elderly or vulnerable relatives, friends or neighbours I would ask you to please share this message with them so that we can help to keep them safe.” Thank you for the members of the public that called in. For more information, please follow the link: Contact | Operation Repeat 
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