Businesses warned of fake £20 notes

Cheshire Police have warned traders after seizing six fake £20 notes in Knutsford.

It’s thought that the people involved in the scam are going from one Cheshire town to the next.

A Police spokesman said: “Going back to May they have been in Wilmslow, Alderley Edge and Handforth.”

“They were getting the majority then and in June it was still Wilmslow. But since we’ve moved into July – if it is the same people – then they have moved into Knutsford.

“We’ve certainly had six incidents in July where it has been used to buy a very low value item and the person has received lots of change or when they have been spent in pubs in the town.

“I want to make everyone aware and it’s a message to the retailers to be extra vigilent and make sure they use the security pens.

“If they see anyone handing over these notes then call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.