A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of arson and another for a drugs offence after several cannabis plants were found by fire crews in Coleford.

Police were called to Spout Lane on Monday (August 1) where firefighters were dealing with a small outdoor fire which had spiralled out of control to a nearby property; while evacuating the building, crews had found cannabis plants being cultivated in one of the flats.

A 27-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of arson and given police bail pending further enquiries.

A 49-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of possessing a class B drug and given a formal warning.