Two men arrested following stop-and-search

We have arrested two men following a stop-and-search in Consall.

Officers stopped a blue Renault Clio at 1.25am on Wednesday (9 November) on Consall Lane.

Shortly after, officers located a man.

We seized a knife, suspected class B drugs and a mobile phone.

Following further inquiries, another man was stopped by officers.

A search was conducted by officers of an address in Forsbrook, near Cheadle, where a knife, further suspected class B drugs, cash, mobile phones, a electronic tablet and a rental vehicle were seized.

A 42-year-old man, from Forsbrook, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class B drugs.

A 20-year-old man, from Forsbrook, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class B drugs and possessing an offensive weapon in a private place.

Both men have been released under investigation.

Inquiries are ongoing.

Inspector Darren McGrath, of the Moorlands Local Policing Team, said: “We will continue to work closely with our communities and partners to ensure we keep the Moorlands a safe and pleasant place to live.

“We encourage members of the public to provide information to local officers via 101 or to Crimestoppers.”