A cannabis growing site has been discovered in Eastbourne.

Police were called to a house in Park Avenue to reports of two men trying to break in at about 7.20am on Wednesday, February 5.

The suspects made off before officers arrived but discovered a quantity of cannabis plants, together with equipment being used in their cultivation, in the house.

Detective Inspector Richard Bates, of Eastbourne CID, said: "Enquiries into this incident are continuing and I would ask anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in Park Avenue to contact police."

Anyone with information should phone Sussex Police on 101 or email: 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk, quoting serial 0189 of 5/2. Alternatively, they can call the independent charity Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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