A man and teenager have been arrested after fake £20 notes were used in Carlisle.
Police said a 46-year-old man and a 17-year-old – both from the Blackburn area – were arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation and handling stolen goods.
Officers had received reports of fake £20 notes being used to pay for goods and services in Carlisle, including buying a PlayStation console.
The pair remain in police custody this morning.
Inspector Andy Leather, of Carlisle Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Cumbria police takes reports of people seeking to defraud Cumbrian businesses seriously.
“Upon receiving the reports from our contacts in the local business community, we were able to act quickly and make arrests.
“We would encourage anyone with information or suspicions regarding fake money being used to report immediately on 999 so swift action can be taken.”
