SIX Rolls-Royce workers in Barnoldswick have been suspended while the company investigates claims staff have been selling counterfeit CDs and DVDs.

The firm, which employs around 1,000 people at its East Lancashire base, confirmed its actions.

A spokesman said: “Six Rolls-Royce employees have been suspended on full pay pending further investigation.

“Rolls-Royce takes allegations of this nature very seriously, and, as demonstrated by its actions, is dealing with it as a responsible company should.”