A SUSPECTED drug dealer tried to evade police by jumping into a duck pond.

North Yorkshire Police said detectives approached a man and a teenager who they believed were acting suspiciously at around 1.40pm on Saturday.

The two suspects made off through Scarborough's Dean Road Cemetery and into Peasholm Park in the town, where one jumped into the duck pond, the force added.

Detective constable Graeme Boast, of Scarborough Serious Crime Team, said: “Following a pursuit, the pair were detained with no injuries. However, one was rather wet.

"The park was busy at the time, so I’d like to reassure members of the public who may have seen events unfold that this was an isolated incident.

"Officers acted with the public’s safety in mind, and to reduce any risk that was posed."

North Yorkshire Police confirmed that a 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy, both from Merseyside, have been arrested in connection with class-A drug offences and on suspicion of possessing a knife.

They were released on bail while investigations continue. One of their bail conditions bans them from entering North Yorkshire, except to answer bail.