A MAN reportedly knocked on the doors of homes in Lowton saying he was from Wigan Council and that he was giving out spare mattresses to pensioners.

The council issued the warning after a number of people made calls about the man.

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A council spokesman said: "Anyone calling at your property from the council will have a ID badge which you should ask to see.

"If they can’t produce this please report it to us or the police."