Police alert over fake bank notes circulating in Shropshire town
Police have issued a warning over a number of fake notes circulating in a town.
Tracey Walker, Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) for the Ellesmere Town and Rural District, urged people to be vigilant, and advised of a common serial number with the notes involved.
She asked people to report any instances, and said the notes concerned do not feature a hologram – as carried by legal tender.
She said: "Ellesmere Safer Neighbourhood Team have had several reports of fake bank notes being circulated around the town.
"They all have the same serial number: BL20 610057 and have no hologram.
"Please report any via 101."
