Region on fake bank notes alert

It follows an incident in the Newton Stewart area where a man passed currency which proved not to be genuine. Police Scotland today warned businesses and the wider public to be on the alert for fake money. They have issued a description of the man suspected of passing the latest notes in Wigtownshire. He was said to be aged 50-55, slim build, grey hair, Irish accent, wearing black jacket and blue jeans. A Police Scotland spokesman said: "The public should be extra vigilant when dealing with cash transactions." Last month police in the Scottish Borders, Cumbria and Cornwall issued warnings following similar incidents. NEWSDESK: 01461-202417