A 35 year old man threw away a bag containing £160 worth of heroin when he was chased by police.

Burnley Crown Court heard how Masood Acthar, who also had £200 cash on him, told police he had no connection with the drugs at all and the money was what was left of his benefits.

Acthar, of Tremellen Street, Accrington, had earlier admitted possessing heroin with intent to supply and driving without due care and attention and he was bailed until 6 July for a trial over whether the supply was for commercial gain.

Mark Lamberty, prosecuting, said last September police drove up alongside a car being driven by the defendant in Blackburn town centre and when an officer went to speak to him he drove off very quickly.

A chase followed and Acthar went down a No Entry street the wrong way travelling at more than 30mph.

When the car stopped there was a chase on foot and the defendant threw a bag over a wall. When it was recovered, it was found to contain 16 wraps of heroin worth £160.

Mark Stuart, defending, said it was not disputed Acthar was stopped or that the bag was thrown away.