Police issue warning over fake £20 notes circulating in Doncaster

A police warning has been issued about fake £20 notes circulating in Doncaster.

South Yorkshire Police said there have been a number of counterfeit notes found in Thorne, Moorends, Stainforth, Dunscroft and Kirk Sandal.

The force said: “If you run a business in the area please be extra careful when receiving £20 notes.“These are being used by local people and affecting local businesses.”

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Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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