Sutton man charged with crack dealing offences after stop and search

A man from Sutton-in-Ashfieled is due to appear in court after being charged with drug offences.
By Lloyd Bent
Published 22nd Nov 2020, 12:38 GMT
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The 20-year-old man has been charged with possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A (crack cocaine) and also criminal damage to a police cell.

Bradley Hardy, of Willowbridge Court in Sutton-in-Ashfield has been remanded in custody and is due in Nottingham Crown Court tomorrow (23 November 2020).

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Hardy was arrested after officers from the force's Knife Crime Team spotted a man in the area and conducted a stop search.

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A man was arrested on suspicion of possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply. Photograph: John DevlinA man was arrested on suspicion of possession of crack cocaine with intent to supply. Photograph: John Devlin
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Neighbourhood Inspector Mark Dickson said: "Nottinghamshire Police takes drugs offences very seriously and will thoroughly investigate all reports made.

"This was an excellent spot and arrest by the Knife Crime Team.

“We work closely with local communities to tackle drug crime and I’d encourage anyone who has any concerns in their area to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or in an emergency, dial 999.”