POLICE have released CCTV images after 10 reports of people using fake £50 notes.

They are warning people to be vigilant after individuals bought small value items with the Scottish Clydesdale notes between April 22 and 24.

Offences took place across the Shaftesbury and Weymouth areas.

Police Sergeant Anita Arliss, of Dorset Police, said: "In light of these reports I would urge businesses to be vigilant and take extra care to check any notes before they are accepted as payment. If retailers are in any doubt about the authenticity of a note, they can always decline it and ask for another payment method.

"I would also urge anyone who recognises the men pictured in the images, or who has any information that could assist my investigation, to please get in touch."

Police said the counterfeit notes do not have a watermark of a security thread. Their hologram says £50, instead of just 50.

Information to Dorset Police on 101, quoting occurrence number 55200057464, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.