ANOTHER man has been charged after raids by police across Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley.

Craig Grant, 39, of Cardwell Place, will appear before magistrates April 26 charged with theft and possession of a bladed article.

Officers raided nine homes in Cardwell Place, Wain Close, Addison Close, Angela Street, Manxman Road, Shaw Street, all Blackburn, Belgrave Road, Darwen, Park Road, Accrington and Cambridge Street, Great Harwood.

They seized two car stereos, mephedrone, suspected crack cocaine and cash.

An 18-year-old Rossendale man was arrested at a vehicle stop check in Higher Croft, Blackburn, on suspicion of possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply. He has been bailed.

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