Warning for Banbury residents after incident with 'verbally abusive' man claiming to be a tree surgeon

Banbury area residents have been warned about a 'verbally abusive’ man claiming to be a tree surgeon following an incident yesterday (Tuesday February 20).
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Police have appealed for anyone with information regarding the incident that occurred on Lodge Close in Banbury at around 11.45am to contact them.

The incident took place after a man approached a resident and offered to cut down a tree in her garden, which he said was dangerous.

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A spokesperson for the police said: "A man was verbally abusive towards a woman in her fifties after she declined his offer to cut down trees. He then left in a small silver van with a black rack on the roof.

Police have appealed for information after a tree surgeon was abusive to a member of the public yesterday.Police have appealed for information after a tree surgeon was abusive to a member of the public yesterday.
Police have appealed for information after a tree surgeon was abusive to a member of the public yesterday.

"The offender is described as white, around 5ft 5ins tall, with brown hair and was wearing a high-visibility jacket.

"Anyone with information should call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43240081107.

"Alternatively, provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111."