POLICE are urging the public to be cautious after a large amount of prescription medication was lost in Wallasey.

On Monday afternoon at around 4.30pm, a member of the public reported losing 224 Tramadol tablets, last seen in Gorsey Lane.

In a statement, police reminded people that taking any medication which has not been prescribed for them can be dangerous and, in some circumstances, can prove fatal.

Anyone who finds any of the medication is asked to hand it in to any pharmacy or police station or call officers on the 101 number.