CREDITON businesses were hit last week with counterfeit Scottish £50 notes.

Crediton Police said there had also been reports of similar such counterfeit notes across the Devon and Cornwall area.

Crediton Police said it would like to ask all businesses to please be aware of this and to make staff aware.

The police added that enquiries were ongoing and asked if anyone had any information, to please make contact through the Devon and Cornwall Police 101 number.