New Zealand

Two British men arrested over series of roofing scams

13:47 pm on 1 February 2019

Two British men have been arrested in connection to a series of roofing scams in the Auckland region.

Police have been investigating reported incidents of men offering homeowners discounted home maintenance services. Photo: 123rf.com

Police have been investigating reported incidents of men offering homeowners discounted home maintenance services.

The men, aged 30 and and 27 were arrested last night and face fraud charges.

One man was arrested near Marton, in the Rangitikei district, and the other was arrested in Whanganui.

They are due to appear in the Whanganui District Court later today.

Police have not ruled out further arrests.