Arrest made in King's Lynn as police issue 'fake notes' warning

Retailers in Lynn are being warned to be vigilant over the use of suspected counterfeit bank notes.

Police say a youth from the London area was detained in the town this week on suspicion of using faked £50 Scottish bank notes.

A post on the King's Lynn Police Twitter feed said the arrest was made during patrols in the town centre.

It went on: "Kings Lynn Police advise retailers to check any Scottish £50.00 notes with care and report to us."