Warning over man in van asking to carry out Covid tests

Police have issued a warning about a suspicious man in a van displaying an NHS logo.

The white vehicle is being driven by a male driver dressed in a suit.

Police say he has been seen on various streets in Northallerton acting suspiciously.

One woman said the man knocked on her door which was answered by her 16-year-old teenager.

The man asked if her parents were at home.

She said no and he then told her he wanted to do a Covid-19 test.

The woman said her daughter refused and shut the door.

The man was wearing a mask but no other PPE.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Please be vigilant of this vehicle.”

If anyone has any information regarding a vehicle of this description acting suspiciously please report to the police immediately on 101 quoting incident number 12200228198.

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