Hammer, knife and cannabis found during drugs search in Weymouth
A group of youths were gathered near Willowbed Hall
Police have seized a knife, a hammer and bags of cannabis during a drugs search in Weymouth.
Neighbourhood officers were on patrol last night when they found a group of young people in the shelter near Willowbed Hall in Chickerell.
The group ran off.
A spokesman for Weymouth & Portland Police said:
"On sighting officers the group ran off. After a foot pursuit, one male was located and detained for a drugs search.
"During the search, alcohol, multiple snap bags of cannabis, a hammer and a knife was located and seized, enquiries continue."