A 21-YEAR-OLD man has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with possessing cocaine with intent to supply and dangerous driving during a police pursuit.

Keiran Cumberland, 21, of Douglas Place, Blackburn, was sent on bail to Preston Crown Court charged with dangerous driving on Ainsworth Street, St Peter's Street, King Street, Redlam, Preston Old Road, Pleasington Lane and Billinge End Road, driving under the influence of drugs, possessing cocaine with intent to supply and driving while disqualified.

He will appear at the Crown Court on November 7.