A 38-year-old man is set to appear before the courts on drugs charges.

Shubaz Ahmed of Larch Street, Nelson, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, by the police's Task Force on December 10.

Ahmed has now been charged with this offence and will appear before the courts in the coming weeks.

A spokesperson for the police said: "If you want to speak to us, you can email pendle,npt@lancashire.pnn.police.uk.

"Alternatively you can report any information to the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 percent anonymously via 0800 555 111."