The owner of an alleged cannabis cafe appeared in court yesterday.

Quantum Leaf cafe owner Chris Baldwin, 52, of Carnegie Close, Worthing, appeared at Worthing Magistrates Court.

Baldwin ran Quantum Leaf and the adjoining Bongchuffa shop, in Rowlands Road, Worthing. Also in the dock were employees Mark Benson and Adrian Allday.

Baldwin was charged with possessing and supplying cannabis and allowing premises to be used for the smoking of cannabis.

Benson, 37, of Irene Avenue, Lancing, has been charged with possessing and supplying cannabis, permitting premises to be used for the smoking of cannabis and for the production of cannabis.

Allday, 37, of Thomson Close, Durrington, is charged with permitting the premises to be used for the smoking of cannabis.

The three men, who were arrested on January 30, spoke only to confirm their names and addresses.

They were released on bail until February 18.