Businesses in Coleford are being urged to check their takings for fake £20 notes.

The notes were used to buy low value items at several shops in the town in return for real money in change.

The issue came to light after a shop manager alerted a Police Community Support Officer on Friday.

A 31-year-old man from Ruardean was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of forgery in connection with these incidents and bailed to attend Gloucester Police Station on March 23.

Anyone who believes they have been given counterfeit currency should call Gloucestershire Police on 0845 090 1234, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident 128 of February 11.