Police have warned people to look out for a VW Crafter van, which has been seen around Hounslow West being driven in a suspicious manner.

The vehicle, which is white and had a foreign licence plate, was spotted travelling very slowly along the streets yesterday afternoon.

Police today warned people to keep an eye out for the van, which has not been linked to any crime, after a member of the public raised concerns.

This time of year often sees a rise in the number of burglaries, with crooks taking advantage of the longer nights and religious festivals like Eid and Diwali. In the past homes in Cranford and Heston areas.

Police this month appealed for volunteers from across London to help prevent the theft of Asian gold.

Anyone seeing the van or other suspicious vehicles is asked to call the non-emergency police number 101.