A man is due in court accused of more than £40,000 worth of doorstep fraud. 

Paul Tapp, 41, is expected to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court today to face two allegations of doorstep fraud. 

He is charged with making a false representation to a man in his 80s in Fareham. 

It is alleged that he told the man the guttering at his home needed replacing and carried out work with the intent of making a £36,000 gain between June 27 and June 29, 2022. 

He is also charged with making a false representation to a woman in her 60s between June 27 and June 29, 2022, in Horndean. 

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Tapp is accused of telling her that roofing work was required at her home and carrying out work with the aim of making £5,500. 

Advice and information on doorstep crime can be found on the Hampshire Constabulary website.

A spokesperson said: "We encourage our communities to read this advice and share with any elderly friends, relatives and neighbours."