A park cafe has warned people to be vigilant over fake £20 notes being used in the area.

The Lamppost cafe at Burrs Country Park in Bury said on Thursday that it had spotted a couple of notes it received were not authentic.

Staff have been advised to check money from customers more thoroughly following the incident.    

On social media, the popular cafe shared a picture of one of the fake notes alongside a real note.

Addressing customers, a cafe spokesperson said: "Heads-up, there are fake £20 notes doing the rounds, we have had a couple and only realised when we took our banking in today (Thursday).

"It’s easier to spot when looking at notes side by side (bottom is the fake).

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"We have briefed all our staff to be extra vigilant.

"Please don’t be offended if we take a little longer checking notes (please do check your notes when getting change, wherever you are)."