THREE people have been arrested after North Yorkshire Police discovered a cannabis grow in a seaside town.

Officers in Scarborough executed a search warrant at a property in Beaconsfield Street on Friday, April 21, where a spokesman said "a large growth of cannabis was found in the roof space of the house".

A 56-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of producing a Class B drug and possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.

A 25-year-old man from Scarborough and a 27-year-old man from Scalby were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the production and supply of a Class B drug.

All three men have been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Anyone with information that could assist police should phone 101, select option one, and speak to the Force Control Room.

Alternatively, pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously by phoning 0800 555111 and quoting reference 12170067889.