New fake £50 notes scam

Police have issued a warning after reports of fake £50 notes have been circulating in Perth and Kinross.

Retailers and shoppers are being warned to look out for the counterfeit cash which has passed in Stanley and Auchterarder, but also found in Dundee, Kirriemuir and Arbroath.

Officers are keen to trace a man who is described as aged in the mid-twenties and spoke with an Irish accent. He is also said to have dark brown hair and a beard. The man was seen in Kirriemuir on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 18.

All retailers are advised to check all notes received, in particular Bank of Ulster £50 notes bearing serial number D1233901, and report any that do not appear to be genuine.

Anyone with any information that may be useful should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting CR/18856/17 or speak to any police officer.

Alternatively information can be passed anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.