A man has been arrested after police found monkey dust following a stop and search in Stafford.

Officers from the county proactive and rural team came into contact with the man while patrolling Stafford town centre and Victoria Park on Saturday (15 August).

The 34-year-old was stopped and searched by police which led to officers seizing bolt cutters and monkey dust.

The man was arrested on suspicion of going equipped for theft and possession of a controlled drug of class B.

He has now been released whilst police enquiries continue.

Staffordshire Police said: "We remain committed to tackling issues that matter most to local communities across Staffordshire."