Warning in Leeds as fake £5 and £20 notes found at White Rose Shopping Centre

By Abbey Maclure
Published 6th Mar 2020, 11:45 BST
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Police in Leeds have warned shoppers to be aware of fake notes found in circulation in the Morley area.

The counterfeit £5 and £20 notes have been reported at the White Rose Shopping Centre and elsewhere in Morley.

PCSO Michelle Owens urged shoppers to report counterfit notes to police, in a community alert sent to Leeds residents.

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Fake notes have been reported in Morley including at White Rose Shopping CentreFake notes have been reported in Morley including at White Rose Shopping Centre
Fake notes have been reported in Morley including at White Rose Shopping Centre

She said: "Please be aware that in the Morley area (including at the White Rose Shopping Centre) there have been reports of counterfeit £5 and £20 notes in circulation.

"Please report any issues involving counterfit currency."

The new £20 note was released on February 20 and is said to be the 'most secure' banknote yet.

The note comes with security features including a hologram which switches between the words “twenty” and “pounds” as the note is titled and a silver foil patch containing a 3D image of the coronation crown.

Anyone aware of fake notes in circulation should contact West Yorkshire Police on 101.