A man was arrested on Exeter Road, Swanage in possession of what are suspected to be Class A drugs.

It came after police officers came across two men in a vehicle. Police said one of the men was detained after attempting to resist arrest. The other man fled the scene.

Police seized a large quantity of suspected Class A drugs along with cash and a weapon. A man was arrested for possession with intent to supply, resisting arrest and possession of an offensive weapon. Cash was seized when a property was later searched.