Police have said they are committed to tackling the spice problem in a town centre after arresting a man for drugs offences.

The man, who was arrested in Blackburn on Saturday, will appear in court charged with possessing the synthetic drug, known as spice.

In an effort to tackle the ongoing problem of substance misuse in Blackburn town centre, officers have been conducting patrols in hot spot areas.

And on Saturday, they arrested a man on suspicion of possession of synthetic cannabinoid, also known as spice.

A spokesperson for the police said: "As part of our plan to tackle ongoing substance misuse in Blackburn Town Centre, over the weekend we have conducted both covert and overt patrols in hot spot areas and have arrested a man on suspicion of possession of synthetic cannabinoid, also known as spice.

"The man has been reported for this offence and will appear in court in due course.

"We will continue to conduct operations to disrupt those who supply and use drugs in our town centre.

"We are aware of both the anti-social and negative health implications of such spice abuse and want to ensure the town is a safe and pleasant place for all those who live, work and shop in the town."