CUMBRIA Police would like to speak to a man in connection with drug offences.

John Atkinson, aged 34, is wanted in connection with the discovery of a substantial amount of drugs found at a property on Westway on July 31 2015.

Atkinson is believed to have connections to the west Cumbria, Blackpool and Fleetwood areas. Detective Constable Ian Rogerson said: “We would like to speak to Mr Atkinson at the first possible opportunity in connection with this incident.

“If anyone knows of his whereabouts or has any information that could assist our investigation, please get in touch. Also I would like to appeal directly to Mr Atkinson, if you hear or see this appeal please contact police.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call Cumbria Police on 101 and ask to speak to DC Cheryl Smith, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.