TWO people were arrested for possession of drugs in Fordingbridge.

During the arrest yesterday (Friday, May 29) at the Recreation Ground an officer was assaulted and sustained a minor injury.

A post on the Fordingbridge Cops Facebook page said: "As part of a recent focus on drug harm in the Fordingbridge area, 2 people have been arrested today at the recreation ground for possession.

"During the arrest an officer has been assaulted and sustained a minor injury.

"This positive action is done to information received by members of the local community and great work by forest wide officers.

"If you have any information relating to drugs please contact us via 101 or our online portal on the Hampshire Police home page."

 

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