AN 18-year-old man from Runcorn has been charged with drug offences.

Lewis Bates was arrested in Grangemoor in the town at around 10.15am yesterday (Monday August 19) after being stopped and searched by officers.

He has since been charged with possession with intent to supply a class A drug (MDMA) and possession with intent to supply a class B drug (cannabis).

Bates, of Grangemoor, appeared at Warrington Magistrates’ Court today.

He was remanded in custody and is set to appear at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday, September 17.