CHEATING youths are trying to con elderly people out of cash in Huddersfield.

Police say the fraudsters have been targeting people in Paddock, Lindley and Marsh, knocking on doors and asking for sponsorship money for runs.

They claim they are doing the runs to raise money to buy sports equipment and give names which turn out to be false.

Contact the local Neighbourhood Policing Team on 01484 436698 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.