Anyone who was in Richmond Park Avenue in Bournemouth at around 11am on Saturday 20 February, and who might have witnessed a man behaving suspiciously, is asked to contact Dorset Police.

Having been contacted by a member of the public, police stopped the man and he was detained for a search under the Misuse of Drugs Act.

A quantity of suspected cannabis was located in the driveway of a nearby property and seized.

The man, 37, from Bournemouth, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class B. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Police Constable David Thompson, of the Volume Crime Team, said, “I am particularly keen to hear from the member of the public who initially approached officers at the incident. We unfortunately were unable to take your details at the time and would like to speak to you to find out more information.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210029191. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.