Warning over doorstep mattress sales

Councils are warning people not to buy mattresses from door-to-door sellers.
The Local Government Association - which represents councils in England and Wales - said some "scam traders" were selling dirty mattresses that had been thrown away.
Others were importing them without the proper safety certificates. The mattresses are then repackaged - often in branded wrapping.
Some sellers pretend a local hotel is selling them after ordering too many.
Councils across England have dealt with mis-sold mattresses:
Devon and Somerset Trading Standards said they received 20 complaints about... read more