GORSE HILL: Two pensioners in Hunters Grove were burgled by a man claiming to be from Swindon Council.

The man called at one house and said he was there to install CCTV and told the second pensioner that he was checking asbestos levels. After gaining entry to the homes he stole cash and pension books. The burglaries happened between 8.30am and 10am on Thursday.

The man was described as five foot five inches tall, small and slim with brown hair and small gold rimmed glasses. Call police on Swindon 528111.