Sidley conmen strike

PC Claire Middleton of the Bexhill Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "On August 21 a lady in Claremont Road had two men knock at her door and offer to sell her some carpet and fit it for her.

"She paid them 400 and they then told her that they had forgotten a vital tool and would be back. "Needless to say they did not return and left with the cash in 20 notes."

The first man was white with a stocky build, 6ft tall, with dark, greying, hair which was receding..

He was wearing a light coloured short-sleeved shirt with a print on it and light-coloured trousers.

The second man was 5' 8", of medium build and was wearing a t-shirt and shorts and a navy blue apron.

They were in a vehicle similar to a white Mercedes Sprinter van.

Anyone who has had these men knocking at their door or has any further information is asked to contact PC Middleton on 0845 6070999.