Fake Scottish £20 notes are being circulated in east Kent, including Canterbury, police have warned.

Officers are investigating a number of reports that people are using them in the city as well as Dover and New Romney.

Fake notes can be hard to spot and people are advised to check the feel of the paper, the raised print, metallic thread and watermark.

Retailers should also continue to use UV detector lights, if possible.

Investigating officer Police Constable Ben Crook said: "We know of one particular batch that have all had the same serial number of 841128. We would urge everyone to be vigilant and check notes.

"It is a criminal offence to hold on to or pass on counterfeit notes. Shopkeepers should not allow the note to go back into circulation and need to retain it and follow the advice the Bank of England.

Anyone with information about the circulation of fake notes contact police on 101 or call Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 anonymously.