Police have found over 60 cannabis plants a property in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, following reports of a break-in.

Officers were called to a house near Scotia Road just before 1.30am on Thursday 14 March, where they found 61 cannabis plants inside.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "The plants have been seized and the property has been secured. 

Police found 61 cannabis plants inside the property, which has since been secured (Staffordshire Police).

"If you have any information that can help us with our investigation, please get in touch. You can call us on 101, quoting 042 of 14 March, or message us using Live Chat on our website."

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