An investigation has been launched after police discovered a cannabis farm in Preston.

Officers were called to Waterloo Road in Ashton-on-Ribble at around 10.15am on Monday.

When they entered the property, they found around 100 cannabis plants spread across four rooms.

There was also evidence that the electricity had been bypassed and Electricity North West attended to make the area safe.

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

PC Holt from Preston neighbourhood policing team said: ‘"I would like to reassure the public that we are dedicated to tackling drugs in our community.

“If anyone has any information in relation to drugs, or drug dealing, in their area then they can report this either via our website, calling 101, or contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”