There have been an increasing number of young men calling at houses in the evening trying to sell small household items. They say they are ex offenders from the North-East (e.g. Middlesborough) and belong to a scheme that helps them get back into normal society. I have had three this month so far. Last night one called and became verbally aggressive when I declined to buy anything. He then demanded access to the house so he could use the toilet and when that was refused threatened to urinate in our front garden. I did not manage to see this identity card as I was very keen to shut the door so do not know which organisation he is sponsored by. This constant calling is becoming frightening and last night was a very marked increase from the merely pushy to very agressive behaviour. This behaviour doesn't seem like the work of a legitimate organisation or charity. If such charities do exist, they are not controlling the behaviour of their sellers. Or it could be that criminals have spotted an opportunity. Has any one else had this happen to them? I have reported the matter to community police officers.
