Charge after cannabis farm found near police base

More than 170 plants were found, West Mercia Police has said

A man has been charged, after a cannabis farm, containing more than 170 plants, was found near a police station.

A warrant was executed at two disused retail premises next to each other on Ombersley Street East in Droitwich on Wednesday morning.

Plants, with an estimated street value of more than £147,000, were seized by officers.

A 29-year-old man charged with production of a class B drug appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, West Mercia Police said.