East Lothian police warn public to be vigilant after fake £50 notes were used across the region

Police in East Lothian have issued a warning after reports of fake £50 notes have been used in shops across the county.

A man in his 50s and a woman in her 30s have been identified as suspects after a shop in Port Seton, and another in Tranent on Wednesday, May 6, reported receiving the counterfeit money.

Anyone with any information should contact 101 quoting incident number 1119 of May 7, 2020.

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