Police are appealing for information after a number of cannabis plants and associated equipment were found in a garage in Hampshire.

Officers were investigating reports of a burglary, which was reported at about 6.45am yesterday, when they made the discovery.

About 50 plants were found inside the garage in Fleet Road, Fleet, which is rented out, along with cultivation equipment.

Inspector Olga Venner said: “We would like to hear from anyone who has noticed any suspicious activity near this garage or who has seen people coming and going.

“If you know anything, please get in contact. Any information given will be treated in strict confidence.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Phil Howe at Aldershot Police Station on 101 or call the charity Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.

A 28-year-old man from Chertsey, Surrey, was arrested in connection with this incident and has been released on bail until January 16, pending further enquiries.