He was arrested following reports of an assault on Wednesday morning...

A 37-year-old from Preston has been charged after he was found in possession of ketamine.

Emergency services were called to Longridge Road in Ribbleton at 9.39am on Wednesday (September 9) after reports of an assault.

A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of assault causing actual bodily harm and possession of ketamine.

Jamie King, 37 of Longridge Road, has since been charged with possession of ketamine. He will appear at Preston Magistrates’ Court on September 29.

No charges were brought in relation to any assault.

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A police spokesperson said: “We were called at 9.39am on Wednesday (September ) to Longridge Road, Ribbleton, Preston, to a report of assault.

“Our officers attended and a man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of assault causing actual bodily harm and possession of ketamine – a Class B controlled drug.

“Jamie Fraser King, 37, of Longridge Road, Preston, has since been charged with possession of ketamine and has been bailed to appear at Preston Magistrates’ Court on 29th September.

“With regards the assault, he was released no further action.”