Detectives investigating a cannabis farm found in Wallasey earlier this week have charged a man with cannabis production.

At 10.30am on Monday, November 11, officers carried out a search warrant at an address on Mount Pleasant Road and detained a man.

A cannabis crop was located of approximately 60 plants. Further forensic inquiries were carried out at the premises.

Altay Teyarecioglu, 52, from Mount Pleasant Road, has now been charged with production of cannabis and appeared at Wirral Adult Remand Court on Tuesday, November 12.

Teyarecioglu has been remanded in custody to appear at Liverpool Crown Court for trial on Tuesday, December 10.

If you suspect cannabis is being grown in your community, contact police via @MerPolCC or report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.