BUSINESSES in Harrogate have been urged to look out for counterfeit bank notes.

Police stopped a vehicle in Otley Road at about 3.25pm on Wednesday, and searched the three occupants.

Officers found two fake bank notes, which both had the serial number HH06 173852, and arrested the occupants of the vehicle - two men aged 19 and 35, and a 44-year-old woman.

All three were released on bail, but local businesses have been urged to check notes for the same serial number.

Anyone with information or who has been passed a note with this serial number should contact police on 101.