Police arrested a 25-year-old man following a stop check in Barton, Oxford.

Police said that at about 12.30pm yesterday, officers spotted 'something suspicious' in a vehicle that drove past them in Fettiplace Road.

The vehicle pulled over a little further down the road, and the officers went over to stop and check the driver.

While carrying out a search of the car, officers seized a quantity of cannabis, cash and an iron bar and hammer.

The driver of the car, a 25-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a class-B drug and possession of an offensive weapon. He has been released on bail until Wednesday, March 10.

Anyone with any information about drug supply or crime in the area, is asked to contact the Barton neighbourhood policing team via 0845 8 505 505. If you don’t want to talk to police or leave your name, please contact the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.