Five teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences following reports of drug dealing.

At around 7.30pm on Wednesday, May 15, in the Moor Park area of Preston, police officers were conducting a plain-clothed and uniformed patrol of the area having received reports of drug activity.

Police said within a short space of time and after a couple of chases, with one of the males trying to hid in a bush, five people, all from Manchester, were arrested.

Searches found drugs believed to be crack cocaine and heroin as well as large quantities of cash.

A search of a nearby property also found several mobile phones and cash, which have been seized.

An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug.

Another 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of money laundering.

Two boys, aged 17 and 16, were arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class A drug.

All are currently in custody awaiting questioning.