Man, 23, arrested after police discover large cannabis grow at Accrington property

A large cannabis farm has been dismantled in Accrington after police were called to reports of a disturbance in the early hours of this morning.

Officers were alerted at around 4.40am by a member of the public who reported suspicious activity at a property on Avenue Parade.

When police arrived, they discovered a “sophisticated” cannabis set-up spread across two rooms of the house.

In total, officers found 167 plants at various stages of growth along with extensive heating and lighting equipment.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “A 23 year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis and an investigation is underway.”

Police are urging anyone with concerns about drug activity in their area to get in touch.

Information can be reported by emailing [email protected], calling 101 or contacting Crimestoppers anonymously.