Man charged by police over suspected drug deal in Laycock Park
It happened at about quarter past 7 on Friday night (Aug 30)
A 22 year old's been charged by Cleveland Police after a suspected drug deal was spotted by officers in Middlesbrough.
It happened at about quarter past 7 on Friday night over in Laycock Park when officers spotted suspicious activity carried out by a man on an electric motorbike.
Suspected class A drugs and cash believed to be worth over ÂŁ3,500 in total were recovered following a search.
Police said: "A man has been charged after a suspected drug deal was spotted by officers in Middlesbrough.
"Around 7:15pm on Friday 30th August, officers in Laycock Park spotted suspicious activity carried out by a male on an electric motorbike.
"The man made off on the bike but was arrested after a short pursuit, which led to a bridge over the A66 close to St Aidens Court.
"Suspected class A drugs and cash believed to be worth over ÂŁ3,500 in total were recovered after a search took place.
"A 22-year-old man was charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine, possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, possession of criminal property and assaulting an emergency worker.
"The man was due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court on Saturday 31st August."