Police conducting late night patrols in Winchester have arrested two suspects - including a wanted man.

Officers from the city's High Harm Team recognised a male in the Hyde area who was wanted for failing to appear in court for an incident of assault and driving while unfit in May.

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He was arrested and transported to custody so he could appear before the courts.

Later in the evening, a second male was stopped after he was seen acting suspiciously in Lawrence Way. The male was searched and arrested after being found in possession of a quantity of drugs.

Police then conducted a further search at his address, discovering cannabis and a quantity of suspected Class A drugs. The investigation is still ongoing.

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