Man questioned after illegal baton and drugs seized

Police found an illegal friction lock baton and several containers filled with cannabis during a search at a house in Carlton

A man has been questioned after an illegal weapon and quantities of cannabis were seized from a house.

Nottinghamshire Police said officers following up a separate alleged offence arrived at a house in Valley Road, in Carlton, at about 01:30 BST on Saturday.

After being let inside the property, a search was carried out that uncovered a friction lock baton and several containers filled with cannabis, the force added.

The 26-year-old man was voluntarily interviewed in connection with the offences and released.

Police added it has been illegal to own, keep in a private place, or sell such a baton - also known as a telescopic truncheon - in the UK since 2021.

Anyone with any information has been urged to contact the police.