Following the arrest and charge of a man for a Covid-related fraud police are warning the public to be vigilant against such frauds and report suspicious behaviour

The incident occurred on Friday, 29 January when two elderly woman were approached in the street near to the Stratford Centre, E15 by a man who claimed to be a police officer.

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He told them they had breached Covid regulations and escorted them to a cash point, where he asked for £500 as a fine for breaching the regulations.