Another man has been charged as part of an ongoing police investigation into class A drug supply in East Lancashire.

James West, 30, appeared at Blackburn Magistrates' Court this morning (July 5) charged with conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs and was remanded into custody.

West, of Hammerton Green, Bacup, is the eighth person to be charged in connection with the investigation.

Police are still looking for Frankie Taylor, 32, of Booth Crescent, Waterfoot, and Anthony McKenna, 37, of Newchurch Road, Stacksteads.

McKenna also has links to north Manchester.

DCI John Roy, of East CID, said: “We are really grateful to everyone who has come forward so far and I would continue to appeal for anyone who has information about where Taylor or McKenna could be to get in touch.”

If you think you can help, call 101.

If you believe that someone may be involved in drugs activity in your area, you can report it to police by calling 101.

Alternatively, you can report it via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report your concerns anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org. If you think someone is in immediate danger, call 999.