Counterfeit notes in circulation in Shirebrook

Police officers in Shirebrook are warning shopkeepers to be on the look out for counterfeit £20 notes.

A post on Facebook page of Derbyshire Police’s Shirebrook safer neighbourhood team, said: “The guidance issued by the Bank of England includes information on all different types of banknote and their unique security features.

“We are issuing the same advice, take a close look at banknotes as they are being passed in payment and use the security features to check the banknotes are genuine.”

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